A gem of contrasts, onyx is a chalcedonic quartz frequently layered in different shades of contrasting color, most commonly the polar opposites of black and white. Found in  More »

A gem of contrasts, onyx is a chalcedonic quartz frequently layered in different shades of contrasting color, most commonly the polar opposites of black and white. Found in both the Old and New Worlds, onyx was used by the Greeks and Romans to carve cameos and other personal jewelry; and by the tribes of ancient Mexico to make masks and sacred ritual objects. Alexander the Great particularly favored onyx, and many small cameo portraits of him survive from antiquity, when they were thought to bring the good fortune of this fabled ruler to the wearer. The gem is mentioned in the Old Testament book of Exodus as figuring prominently in the breastplate of the High Priest. Its lustrous, rich polished surface--usually of deepest ebony black or very pure white--makes it highly desirable stone for modern jewelry. The chief virtue of onyx as an amulet is that it seems to attract and absorb negative humors from the body of the wearer, causing relief from both physical pain and mental anxiety. Black onyx is especially thought to have unique properties, as black suggests both the presence of all colors and the absence of light. For that reason, it serves as a buffer from pain, a defensive wall against evil and illness. - (FJ.2794)Medium: Onyx   « Less

A gem of contrasts, onyx is a chalcedonic quartz frequently layered in different shades of contrasting color, most commonly the polar opposites of black and white. Found in  More »

A gem of contrasts, onyx is a chalcedonic quartz frequently layered in different shades of contrasting color, most commonly the polar opposites of black and white. Found in both the Old and New Worlds, onyx was used by the Greeks and Romans to carve cameos and other personal jewelry; and by the tribes of ancient Mexico to make masks and sacred ritual objects. Alexander the Great particularly favored onyx, and many small cameo portraits of him survive from antiquity, when they were thought to bring the good fortune of this fabled ruler to the wearer. The gem is mentioned in the Old Testament book of Exodus as figuring prominently in the breastplate of the High Priest. Its lustrous, rich polished surface--usually of deepest ebony black or very pure white--makes it highly desirable stone for modern jewelry. The chief virtue of onyx as an amulet is that it seems to attract and absorb negative humors from the body of the wearer, causing relief from both physical pain and mental anxiety. Black onyx is especially thought to have unique properties, as black suggests both the presence of all colors and the absence of light. For that reason, it serves as a buffer from pain, a defensive wall against evil and illness. - (FJ.2965)Medium: onyx   « Less

Though totally contemporary in style, this dramatic necklace brings together two gems prized since the dawn of time. Red jasper jewelry was worn by the pharaohs of Egypt, by  More »

Though totally contemporary in style, this dramatic necklace brings together two gems prized since the dawn of time. Red jasper jewelry was worn by the pharaohs of Egypt, by the royalty of Persia, by the empresses of Rome. The classical world carved entire vessels from jasper, believing the stone's therapeutic properties would be passed on through the food or drink it contained. Red jasper is much sought after as an amulet: it is said to cure all ailments of the blood, to imbue the wearer with renewed strength and vigor, to promote a glowing complexion. Its associations with the gods of combat and courage are thought to make red jasper an ideal stone for those seeking victory over existing disease. It is, besides, extremely flattering to the wearer. Black onyx, chalcedonic quartz, is the color of deepest space. Found in both the old and the new worlds, onyx has long been used for jewelry and precious objects. Its chief virtue as an amulet is that it seems to attract and absorb negative humors from the body of the wearer, causing relief from both physical pain and mental anxiety. Black onyx, suggesting the presence of all colors and the absence of light, serves as a buffer from pain, a defensive wall against evil and illness. Its rich tones provide dramatic contrast for the warmth of red jasper, creating a jewel of both visual and spiritual power. - (FJ.3941)Collection: Beaded Necklaces Medium: Onyx-Jasper   « Less

A gem of contrasts, onyx is chalcedonic quartz frequently layered in different shades of contrasting color, most commonly the polar opposites of black and white. Found in  More »

A gem of contrasts, onyx is chalcedonic quartz frequently layered in different shades of contrasting color, most commonly the polar opposites of black and white. Found in both the Old and New Worlds, onyx was used by the Classical Greeks and Romans to carve cameos and other personal jewelry, and by the tribes of Ancient Mexico to make masks and sacred ritual objects. Alexander the Great particularly favored onyx, and many small cameo portraits of him survive from Antiquity, when they were thought to bring the good fortune of this fabled ruler to the wearer. The gem is mentioned in The Old Testament Book of Exodus as figuring prominently in the breastplate of the High Priest. Its lustrous, rich polished surface-- usually of deepest ebony black, rich green, or very pure white-- makes it highly desirable stone for modern jewelry. The chief virtue of onyx as an amulet is that it seems to attract and absorb negative humors from the body of the wearer, causing relief from both physical pain and mental anxiety. Black onyx is especially thought to have unique properties, as black suggests both the presence of all colors and the absence of light. For that reason, it serves as a buffer from pain, a defensive wall against evil and illness. - (FJ.3961)Medium: Black onyx   « Less

Though totally contemporary in style, this dramatic necklace brings together two gems prized since the dawn of time. Red jasper jewelry was worn by the pharaohs of Egypt, by  More »

Though totally contemporary in style, this dramatic necklace brings together two gems prized since the dawn of time. Red jasper jewelry was worn by the pharaohs of Egypt, by the royalty of Persia, by the empresses of Rome. The classical world carved entire vessels from jasper, believing the stone's therapeutic properties would be passed on through the food or drink it contained. Red jasper is much sought after as an amulet: it is said to cure all ailments of the blood, to imbue the wearer with renewed strength and vigor, to promote a glowing complexion. Its associations with the gods of combat and courage are thought to make red jasper an ideal stone for those seeking victory over existing disease. It is, besides, extremely flattering to the wearer. Black onyx, chalcedonic quartz, is the color of deepest space. Found in both the old and the new worlds, onyx has long been used for jewelry and precious objects. Its chief virtue as an amulet is that it seems to attract and absorb negative humors from the body of the wearer, causing relief from both physical pain and mental anxiety. Black onyx, suggesting the presence of all colors and the absence of light, serves as a buffer from pain, a defensive wall against evil and illness. Its rich tones provide dramatic contrast for the warmth of red jasper, creating a jewel of both visual and spiritual power. - (FJ.3992)Medium: Onyx/Jasper   « Less

A gem of contrasts, onyx is chalcedonic quartz frequently layered in different shades of contrasting color, most commonly the polar opposites of black and white. Found in  More »

A gem of contrasts, onyx is chalcedonic quartz frequently layered in different shades of contrasting color, most commonly the polar opposites of black and white. Found in both the Old and New Worlds, onyx was used by the Classical Greeks and Romans to carve cameos and other personal jewelry, and by the tribes of ancient Mexico to make masks and sacred ritual objects. Alexander the Great particularly favored onyx, and many small cameo portraits of him survive from Antiquity, when they were thought to bring the good fortune of this fabled ruler to the wearer. The gem is mentioned in The Old Testament Book of Exodus as figuring prominently in the breastplate of the High Priest. Its lustrous, rich polished surface-- usually of deepest ebony black, rich green, or very pure white-- makes it highly desirable stone for modern jewelry. The chief virtue of onyx as an amulet is that it seems to attract and absorb negative humors from the body of the wearer, causing relief from both physical pain and mental anxiety. Black onyx is especially thought to have unique properties, as black suggests both the presence of all colors and the absence of light. For that reason, it serves as a buffer from pain, a defensive wall against evil and illness. - (FJ.4001)Medium: Onyx   « Less

Black onyx, chalcedonic quartz, is the color of deepest space. Found in both the old and the new worlds, onyx has long been prized for jewelry and precious objects. Its chief  More »

Black onyx, chalcedonic quartz, is the color of deepest space. Found in both the old and the new worlds, onyx has long been prized for jewelry and precious objects. Its chief virtue as an amulet is that it seems to attract and absorb negative humors from the body of the wearer, causing relief from both physical pain and mental anxiety. Black onyx, suggesting the presence of all colors and the absence of light, serves as a buffer from pain, a defensive wall against evil and illness. Its rich tones provide dramatic contrast for the warmth of red jasper, creating a jewel of both visual and spiritual power. For centuries, coral-- like pearl, a gift of the sea-- was classed among the precious gems valued by man. Not strictly a mineral, coral is an organic substance, composed of the skeletons of millions of tiny marine animals. In its natural state, coral is plantlike in appearance, and grows in warm water at depths of up to 90 feet. In hue, it varies from white, to pink, to red or orange, to black. Coral jewelry is known from the Egyptian, biblical, classical and Islamic periods. Coral is used as a heart stimulant, as an antidote for fevers and toxins in the body, and for preventing vomiting, colic, and childhood diseases. Its mysterious strength seems to derive from its organic source material, the accumulated energy of living things. - (FJ.4022)Medium: Onyx/Coral   « Less

Black onyx, chalcedonic quartz, is the color of deepest space. Found in both the old and the new worlds, onyx has long been prized for jewelry and precious objects. Its chief  More »

Black onyx, chalcedonic quartz, is the color of deepest space. Found in both the old and the new worlds, onyx has long been prized for jewelry and precious objects. Its chief virtue as an amulet is that it seems to attract and absorb negative humors from the body of the wearer, causing relief from both physical pain and mental anxiety. Black onyx, suggesting the presence of all colors and the absence of light, serves as a buffer from pain, a defensive wall against evil and illness. Its rich tones provide dramatic contrast for the warmth of red jasper, creating a jewel of both visual and spiritual power. For centuries, coral-- like pearl, a gift of the sea-- was classed among the precious gems valued by man. Not strictly a mineral, coral is an organic substance, composed of the skeletons of millions of tiny marine animals. In its natural state, coral is plantlike in appearance, and grows in warm water at depths of up to 90 feet. In hue, it varies from white, to pink, to red or orange, to black. Coral jewelry is known from the Egyptian, biblical, classical and Islamic periods. Coral is used as a heart stimulant, as an antidote for fevers and toxins in the body, and for preventing vomiting, colic, and childhood diseases. Its mysterious strength seems to derive from its organic source material, the accumulated energy of living things. - (FJ.4023)Medium: Onyx/Coral   « Less

Black onyx, chalcedonic quartz, is the color of deepest space. Found in both the old and the new worlds, onyx has long been prized for jewelry and precious objects. Its chief  More »

Black onyx, chalcedonic quartz, is the color of deepest space. Found in both the old and the new worlds, onyx has long been prized for jewelry and precious objects. Its chief virtue as an amulet is that it seems to attract and absorb negative humors from the body of the wearer, causing relief from both physical pain and mental anxiety. Black onyx, suggesting the presence of all colors and the absence of light, serves as a buffer from pain, a defensive wall against evil and illness. Its rich tones provide dramatic contrast for the warmth of red jasper, creating a jewel of both visual and spiritual power. For centuries, coral-- like pearl, a gift of the sea-- was classed among the precious gems valued by man. Not strictly a mineral, coral is an organic substance, composed of the skeletons of millions of tiny marine animals. In its natural state, coral is plantlike in appearance, and grows in warm water at depths of up to 90 feet. In hue, it varies from white, to pink, to red or orange, to black. Coral jewelry is known from the Egyptian, biblical, classical and Islamic periods. Coral is used as a heart stimulant, as an antidote for fevers and toxins in the body, and for preventing vomiting, colic, and childhood diseases. Its mysterious strength seems to derive from its organic source material, the accumulated energy of living things. - (FJ.4024)Medium: Onyx/Coral   « Less

Regarded in the east as an especially lucky gem, and in India as a sacred one, moonstone is so named because its translucent milky white color resembles the glow of the moon.  More »

Regarded in the east as an especially lucky gem, and in India as a sacred one, moonstone is so named because its translucent milky white color resembles the glow of the moon. Also called selenite (after Selene, the Greek lunar goddess), moonstone is a member of the feldspar family, most commonly found in India and Ceylon. It is said to arouse the tender passions of lovers and to give them the power to read the future. When placed in orchards or fields, it was believed to produce a more abundant crop. Moonstone soothes and balances the emotions, giving mastery over internal feelings and allowing for calm expression. It is said to protect against epilepsy and insanity, to aid women during their menstrual cycles, and to place men in touch with their gentler nature. In addition to its soft beauty, moonstone continues to be valued for its ability to bring good luck to those who wear it. Medium: Moonstone-Onyx   « Less