Black Onyx Sterling Silver French Hook Earrings 0145-ER
Black Onyx Sterling Silver French Hook Earrings.
Black Onyx and Sterling Silver, these hand made earrings are absolute beauties. They came from Albuquerque, New Mexico from an old friend of Richard's. The hand cut midnight black oval cabs of genuine Onyx are a perfect compliment to the shimmering Sterling Silver. The Sterling Silver casings hold the Black Onyx in place to create a simple yet gorgeous look. These Black Onyx and Sterling Silver ovals artfully dangle from their French hooks. They are 1-1/4" long.
BLACK ONYX is a member of the chalcedony family (a form of quartz), and is generally artificially blackened to enhance its color. It is ideal for carving, engraving, fashioning into beads, and decorating pottery. Popular worldwide, it is the most common of all gems. Early man believed black onyx cured insomnia, bred prudence and caution, and brought its owner strength and victory in battle. A versatile and durable stone, onyx was also used to make tools. |