onyxes
Black layered stones
Onyxes is the plural of onyx, a banded variety of chalcedony used in jewelry and decorative objects.
The stone typically features parallel layers of contrasting colors—often black and white—and has been carved into cameos and ornamental pieces since antiquity: The museum displayed Roman onyxes alongside other carved gemstones.
Translucent microcrystalline silica variety
- cabochonDomed, unfaceted gemstone
- agateBanded semiprecious stone
- carnelianReddish-brown translucent quartz
- jasperOpaque colored quartz
quartz · silicate · banding · layered · lapidary · polished · carved · intaglio
Forced fluid stream
- obsidianGlassy igneous rock
- ebonyDense dark tropical wood
- ravenLarge black carrion bird
- sableBlack, in heraldry
midnight · ink · pitch · banding · striped · veined · layered · opaque
Closed curve shape
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- broochDecorative fastening ornament
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
earrings · cufflinks · beads · choker · heirloom · birthstone · engraving · jeweler
Guarding against harm
- groundingConnecting to earth
- amuletWorn protective token
- talismanMagical protective charm
- birthstoneMonth-linked lucky gem
Leo · root chakra · absorption · negativity · strength · willpower · meditation · crystal healing
chalcedony
Translucent microcrystalline silica variety
- cabochonDomed, unfaceted gemstone
- agateBanded semiprecious stone
- carnelianReddish-brown translucent quartz
jasper · quartz · silicate · banding · layered · lapidary · polished · carved · intaglio · cameo
jet
Forced fluid stream
sable · midnight · ink · pitch · banding · striped · veined · layered · opaque · matte
ring
Closed curve shape
bracelet · earrings · cufflinks · beads · choker · heirloom · birthstone · engraving · jeweler · adornment
protection
Guarding against harm
birthstone · Leo · root chakra · absorption · negativity · strength · willpower · meditation · crystal healing · worry stone
inlay
Embedded surface ornamentation
- marquetryDecorative veneer patterning
- mosaicInlaid pictorial arrangement
- tileFlat surface-covering piece
tabletop · bookends · coasters · vase · bowl · figurine · sculpture · chess pieces · paperweight · architectural
onyxesdiamonds
Precious crystallized carbon
crystals · glass · rock crystals · moonstones · rhinestones
onyxesopals
Iridescent precious stones
pearls · moonstones · white jade · alabaster · ivory