This handcrafted pendant features a beautiful rose cut Black Onyx whose facets bounce light as if mimicking stars in a midnight Winter sky. As with all my work, it is entirely one of a kind, handcrafted from recycled precious metals and created using cruelty-free practices, ethically sourced crystals, and environmentally conscious methods.
Pendant Face Length: 30mm approx.
Pendant Face Width: 15mm approx.
♥ Pendant Features:
⦁ Rose Cut Black Onyx, ethically sourced from the Rio Grande do Su region of Brazil.
⦁ 925 sterling silver pendant bail.
⦁ Thick 925 sterling silver backing.
⦁ 999 fine silver crown bezel around the stone.
⦁ 925 sterling silver crescent moon.
⦁ 925 sterling silver star.
⦁ 925 sterling silver ball accents.
⦁ 925 sterling silver beaded trims.
⦁ One golden ball accent crafted from jewellers-grade brass with a tone similar to 14k yellow gold.
⦁ Oxidised darker in parts for contrast.
⦁ Polished to a high shine.
⦁ Precious metals used are nickel-free.
⦁ Available on either an adjustable black organic cotton cord or a 20-inch (51cm) sterling silver chain.
♥ Handcrafted:
⦁ Created by hand in Melbourne, Australia.
⦁ Crafted entirely from scratch, without machinery or ring moulds.
⦁ Created using traditional metalsmithing techniques (hammers, fire, anvil etc).
♥ Uniqueness:
⦁ A complete one of a kind piece.
⦁ All precious metals used have been recycled.
⦁ Each stone is handpicked and ethically sourced.
⦁ No chemicals are used in the creating process.
⦁ Each piece is created with respect and love for the Earth.
💎 BLACK ONYX LORE:
Black Onyx has been cherished for thousands of years, both as a protective stone and a material of great artistry. In ancient times, cultures such as the Greeks and Romans carved Onyx into cameos and intaglio engravings, depicting gods, heroes, and mythic scenes. It was also shaped into beads, seals, inlays, and tiles, valued not only for its beauty but for its durability. Geologically, Onyx is a striking variety of Chalcedony, formed in the layered bands of silica-rich lava flows, with Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul region among its most well-known sources today.
In crystal lore, Black Onyx is thought to harmonize the physical and the spiritual, grounding its wearer during periods of uncertainty. It is believed to alleviate fears and worries, encourage a calm and steady outlook, and relieve tension. Students and those in training often wear Onyx for its associations with focus, concentration, and discipline. The stone is also said to enhance stamina, self-control, and wise decision-making, while offering strength and resilience during times of stress. Beyond this, Black Onyx is seen as a talisman for happiness and good fortune, dispelling negativity from both the self and the surrounding environment.
