I’m working on a piece this week involving the beautiful black onyx, and thought this might be a great opportunity to sit down and blog about this stone.
Also referred to as Monk’s Stone, onyx is a microcrystalline quartz that is most commonly found in layers that can easily be carved. For this reason, it is used frequently for creating cameos because the contrast can be easily achieved by carving. Onyx also comes in varieties that may appear to be a solid color because the layers are of very similar colors.
Onyx has been thought to promote balance, creativity, and good fortune. It has also been thought to keep troublesome people at bay.
