Black and White Jewelry, Black Onyx, Rock Crystal Quartz Natural Gemstone Silver Necklace.

This elegant black and white necklace is handmade with five faceted black onyx briolette gemstones, measuring about 40 carats, and accentuated by six rock crystal quartz gemstones beads.

LENGTH: 18 inches

MATERIAL: 925 Sterling Silver, Genuine Gemstones

GEMSTONES: Black Onyx, Rock Crystal Quartz

GEMSTONE WEIGHT: Black Onyx: 45 carats total, Rock Crystal: 24 carats total

GEMSTONE SIZE: Black Onyx: 14x14 MM, Rock Crystal: 10x10 MM

TREATMENTS OF GEMS: Black Onyx: Permanently dyed, Rock Crystal: None

SHAPE / CUT OF GEMS: Pear Faceted Briolette

GEMSTONE COLOR: Black, White - Colorless, Clear

BIRTHSTONES: Onyx is the birthstone for December

FOLKLORE: The deep Black Onyx gemstone is believed to boost a persons self-confidence, whilst sharpening the senses. It is also considered a defence against negativity.

SOURCE: Black Onyx is mined from India, Brazil, Uruguay, and California, the Onyx is a Chalcedony Quartz. A variation that includes a band of white against brown or black is known as Sardonyx.