| In Fashion, a Gender Neutral Accessory | | | | United States, India and Madagascar. |
| Apart from exuding elegance and sophistication, | | | | Healing and Mythical powers of the precious gem |
| black is the most gender neutral among all the | | | | Gems have long been known to have healing |
| colors in the color spectrum. Therefore, black is a | | | | powers. Black onyx is said to be very helpful for |
| popular color for gemstones among both males | | | | people who have difficulty overcoming addictions |
| and females. For women, it radiates mystery, | | | | as it promotes enhanced self-control. Black onyx |
| elegance, understated class, and refinement. For | | | | is popularly known to be able to repel negative |
| men, it gives off a sense of power and | | | | energy. In some cultures it is commonly used by |
| masculinity. Compared to when wearing other | | | | mystics to block hexes. Some believe the stone |
| bright and brilliant colored gemstones, wearing this | | | | can protect a person against negative vibes and |
| jewelry imparts to the wearer an air of au | | | | helps one to center oneself. It is theorized that |
| courant flair. The onyx's androgyny makes it a | | | | when a person wears black onyx jewelry and |
| perfect gift of choice for both men and women. | | | | encounters difficulties or problems, he or she will |
| Origins of Onyx | | | | be able to maintain concentration and focus on |
| The name of the gem is derived from the Greek | | | | making proper decisions on important issues. |
| word, 'onux'. Greek mythology of the gem has its | | | | Some cultures also believe that the stone was |
| origin from the fingernails of the love goddess | | | | able to relieve a woman's pain and suffering while |
| Venus. It was said that one day while Venus was | | | | giving birth and it was a practice for other women |
| sleeping soundly, her son Cupid playfully clipped off | | | | to lend their jewelry to the woman giving birth. |
| her nails. The shreds fell onto the sand and the | | | | Wearing black onyx jewelry is also thought by |
| fates turned them into beautiful black stones. | | | | many to promote harmonious relationships. As |
| There is an abundance of the gem in Brazil. The | | | | you can see, to many people black onyx is much |
| stone is also plentiful and quiet popular in other | | | | more than a gemstone - it is a very large part of |
| parts of the world such as some parts of the | | | | their lives! |