Inlaid Black Onyx Sterling Silver Choker Necklace and Earrings 0875-NK
Inlaid Black Onyx Sterling Silver Choker Necklace and Earrings.
This necklace is a sensational piece of hand made Sterling Silver jewelry. This one is an impressive piece of art with traditional inlaid designs made from intricately hand cut stones of genuine Black Onyx. This Onyx has been inlaid into shimmering channels of Sterling Silver artfully creating a southwestern style geometric design making this a very attractive necklace. Non Indian made. This choker necklace is 16-5/8" long. The matching post earrings are 7/8" long. Stamped Sterling.
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. |