Description:
Weight: 2.3 grams
Hallmark: 925 CW ITALY
Metal: Sterling Silver
Condition: Very Good
Size: approximately 18 chain; approximately 7/8 pendant
Stone Cut: Inlay
Clasp: Spring Ring
We are pleased to offer this sterling silver lab opal and onyx pendant necklace.
This is a very classy looking pendant necklace. This pendant has half opal and half onyx in a ying yang type design. The necklace is a chain necklace with a spring ring clasp. This piece is marked with 925 in two spots, and is also marked with ITALY and CW on the clasp. This pendant necklace is also in very good condition. This would be a great addition to your jewelry collection.
Opals, the October birthstone, have an interesting history stretching far back into antiquity. They are sometimes credited with magical qualities and traditionally, opal was said to aid its wearer in seeing limitless possibilities. The early Greeks believed the opal bestowed powers of foresight and prophecy upon its owner, while in Arabian folklore, it is said that the stone fell from heaven in flashes of lightning. To the Romans, it was considered to be a token of hope and purity.
Onyx is the Mystical birthstone for the month of December. It is also the birthstone for the Zodiac sign of Leo. Onyx is also given on the 7th and 10th wedding anniversary.
Onyx is chalcedony quartz that is mined in Brazil, India, California and Uruguay. It has a fine texture and black color; however some onyx also displays white bands or ribbons against a black or brown background and this variety is known as sardonyx.
The name comes from the Greek word onyx, which means nail of a finger or claw. Legend says that one day while Venus was sleeping Eros/Cupid cut her fingernails and left the clippings scattered on the ground. Because no part of a heavenly body can die, the gods turned them into stone, which later became known as onyx.
Originally, almost all colors of chalcedony from white to dark brown and black were called onyx. Today when we think of onyx we often preface the word with black to distinguish it from other varieties of onyx that come in white, reddish brown, brown and banded. A variety of onyx that is reddish brown with white and lighter reddish bands is known as sardonyx. A 6.5 on the scale of hardness, onyx is a very good stone for use in carving.
Most Black Onyx that is commercially available today is color enhanced (heated and dyed) to increase its depth of color.
This exotic natural stone is about luxury and glamour. The transmitter of light. An exquisite and unique stone which is expensive. It is a form of marble which is millions of years old.
It's been used for centuries to adorn places of worship and ward off evil spirits. Some say it provides comfort, relieves stress, and calms the heart. The translucent beauty of this stone is a real head turner.
Onyx marble is often found in limestone caves. Water dissolves the existing limestone and redeposit it. It is quartz crystals fused together into translucent layers of stone. This stone is also used as a mineral gem.
Sterling silver is a white and highly reflective precious metal. Sterling refers to silver that is 92.5 percent pure, which should be stamped on the metal, sometimes accompanied by the initials of the designer or country of origin as a hallmark. Although less durable than stainless steel and other precious metals, sterling silver is often employed in watches that coordinate or look like sterling jewelry.
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Goodoletom purchased this item from a Hartford area estate. It is unique in our inventory, so bid now and don't be disappointed!
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