What is Black Onyx?

Black onyx is a variety of quartz known as part of the chalcedony family. The English name origin of onyx is derived from the Greek word "ὄνυξ" (meaning claw or fingernail). In appearance, onyx resembles naturally formed tiny parallel bands.

The variety of surface texture presentation methods of black onyx makes it have great artistic characteristics and ornamental value, and it is prized and well regarded in jewelry and artistic creation.

Black onyx is the most popular form of onyx used. It is said to have powerful exorcism powers. Unlike extroverted spar, black onyx is full of depth and restraint. When you perceive ourselves with the qualities of black onyx, you can project your spiritual self around your environment, allowing you to change your perspective and reveal all aspects of the truth.

Black Onyx Crystal Meanings and Symbols

Black onyx symbolizes perseverance and has been used as a talisman and amulet to ward off evil spirits. In Western legend, wearing black onyx can bring joy, confidence, and sweet dreams. In China, black onyx is often used by the ancients to describe wealth, and it is also known as "the stone of longevity".

Black Onyx and Its Zodiac Birthstone

Birthstone, in European and American legend, corresponds to the time of someone’s birth, forming a connection between celestial bodies and gems. Onyx is the birthstone of the star sign, Capricorn. The powerful spiritual healing properties of black onyx can soothe Capricorn’s natural melancholy, introspection, and loneliness.

Black Onyx and Chakra

Yoga, which was popularized in ancient East India, divides the human body into seven energy centers. These seven energy centers are the spinning wheels of life force and energy that run along your spine. These seven parts appear in the shape of circles, and they are called seven-folded chakras. They are: the bottom chakra, the navel chakra, and the sun chakra. (also known as stomach chakra), heart chakra, throat chakra, eyebrow chakra, crown chakra. The black onyx corresponds to the root chakra.

The root chakra is associated with the Earth element and affects your sense of security and existence at a psychological and emotional level. Because its energy is connected to the earth through the feet, people with smooth operation of the root chakra will have a feeling of being "rooted in the earth". This feeling has the power of stability, making you more durable by giving you the certainty of self-existence. If a person's root chakra is blocked preventing a connection with the earth, they cannot be sure of their ability to co-exist in the world, becoming listless and aimless, without the grounded satisfaction of knowing their place in life.

Once you lose the certainty in your own existence, you will distort all the chakras of the energy system which may cause a systemic failure in your spirituallity. The worst case of this is losing the ability to function fully. Thus the influence of the root chakra on the emotional level is very significant.

 In the study of crystals, the use of gemstones corresponding to the root chakra, such as black onyx, can help some people who are easily disturbed by external spirits to establish a barrier for self-protection.

Black Onyx Healing Properties

• Stabilize the mind and repair inner wounds

The energy of black onyx can have a stabilizing effect on your peripheral energy field and control flashes of bad energy. In addition, black onyx can repair the trauma of being frightened and abandoned, and can effectively improve any psychological damage from a violent and unstable environment in the past.

• Bring longevity and enhance happiness

Black onyx, also known as the stone of longevity, has the effect of promoting happiness and abundance. While eliminating fear, it can also make people feel safe, and it is a gem for the home and career protection. This makes it a good gift for expressing good blessing.

• Eliminate evil spirits

As one of the seven treasures of Buddhism, onyx itself has the function of warding off evil spirits. Black onyx is the best onyx to ward off evil spirits. Wearing black onyx can not only bless your safety, but also improve your self-confidence and make you stronger. It also brings good luck and eliminates fear.

•  Improve sleep

Black onyx can improve sleep quality and is the best choice for anyone suffering from insomnia. By being a grounding stone, onyx can ward off nightmares and bad dreams while promoting healthy thoughts and wishes.

How to Take Care of Black Onyx Jewellery?

• It is paramount to avoid collision and friction with hard objects, and use a soft jewelry box for storage;
• Keep it under a moderate temperature:

Avoid heat sources such as stoves or open flames. When black onyx is thermally expanded, the increase in molecular volume will affect the quality of the gem. Continuous exposure to high temperature may affect its structural integrity.

• Avoid direct contact with chemicals, including perfume and soapy water to prevent corrosion.

 Top 6 AWNL Black Onyx Jewellery to Choose

AWNL selects high-quality Brazilian black onyx, which belongs to the Hexagonal crystal family.  Those stones can help clean up negative energy and let positive energy radiate out, bringing strength and protection to the wearer.

Ancient Protection Bracelet with Black Onyx

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This black onyx bracelet combines mysterious patterns in ancient civilizations with pyramid-shaped charms, symbolizing immortality, protection of peace and strength.

Poseidon Bracelet with Black Onyx

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Inspired by the Greek god of the sea, Poseidon, rules the seas of the world.

The lucky wheel of black onyx combined with blue line stone and diamond-encrusted black stone symbolizes wealth, wisdom, protection and patience, just like the Greek god.

Tiger Roar Bracelet with Black Onyx

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Nordic people believe that tigers have the ability to pierce the veil of reality of the world.

Tiger Roar Bracelet uses a combination of natural tiger's eye stone and black onyx, which can add confidence and courage to the wearer.

Vajrayana Black Onyx Bracelet

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A bracelet based off of Nordic design combined with ancient oriental mystic sects with tantric patterns and hand-polished gemstones that use a technique that has been passed down  thousands of years.

This bracelet embodies a low-key grace and elegance, but also has the function of guarding peace.

God of War Black Onyx Bracelet

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Brazilian black onyx and black onyx both correspond to the combination of gemstones of the root wheel, which can effectively assist in the establishment of self-protection barriers that gives a grounded energy. This energy can be useful in battle, which inspires this God of War black onyx bracelet.

Black Onyx Ring of Oracle

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Inspired by the Norse world creahtion myt - in the battle to create the world, the three Odin brothers helped their father Borr defeat the giants and become the new rulers of the world.

Black Onyx combines the legend of the star field to describe the ambition and courage to become the masters of destiny, and it can also enhance the confidence and belief.