Black Onyx Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings.

This necklace is full of natural character. This sensational piece of jewelry was hand made out of shimmering Sterling Silver. It features long and elegant hand cut triangular cabochons of genuine Black Onyx. This Onyx delivers its dark colors making this a highly attractive piece of jewelry. Hand twisted Sterling Silver wires and Sterling Silver bead wires give this necklace the perfect amount of detail. Non Indian made. This Sterling Silver necklace is 18-1/4" long. Stamped Sterling. The matching French hook earrings are 2-1/8" 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.