BLACK TIE Faceted ONYX Gem Necklace Statement Jewelry 22K Matte Gold Pl Pendant

Description

Aimee Fuller Studios
Description
LIGHT-CATCHING faceted ONYX Gem Necklace
with AMAZING
22K MATTE GOLD PLATED AFRICAN SPIRAL PENDANT (55mm)
This necklace is adjustable up to appx 17 inches, or I can adjust this for you free of charge to your preference.
ONYX IS A TIMELESS, BEAUTIFUL GEMSTONE!
ONYX IN THE BIBLE: Onyx
is first mentioned in the Book of Genesis: “And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the
onyx
stone” (2:12). It is then mentioned 7 times in the Book of Exodus, where the
Onyx
is set in the ephod and the breastplate of the priests of Israel.
Onyx is mined
in various regions of the world including Yemen, Uruguay, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Latin America, the UK, and various states in the US.
It is formed in the vesicles of lava or volcanic rock.
Onyx gets its name from the Greek word meaning claw or fingernail. According to legend, Venus was asleep, and Cupid cut her fingernails, leaving them scattered on the ground, where they turned into beautiful stones.
In ancient times, these stunning stones were often used to make beads and cabochons just as they are today. They were also used in creating cameo engraved gems. In ancient Egypt, onyx was used in jewelry as well as for embellishing pottery and carving small bowls and other items.