Onyx is the oldest gemstone known to the world. Mineralogists attribute it to the agate family. The identification mark of the gem is multi-colored stripes that dot its "body". Their thickness can be different, from the smallest micron to clearly visible 2-3 millimeters. This natural pattern gives the mineral special beauty and elegance. The shine of the stone is waxy, the play of light on its surface makes jewelery items especially charming and attractive.
Onyx - the story in detail
What is interesting
onyx (stone)? We begin to describe the
properties of the stone with its name. It is consonant with the Greek word translated into other languages as “nail”. And the ancient name of the mineral is close to the same meaning. It is associated with the shape of the gem, most often found in nature and very similar to the thumbnail of a human hand. In general, it has a very, very ancient history of
onyx (stone). The properties of the stone and he himself are mentioned in the chapters of Genesis of the Old Testament, and then on the rest of the pages of the Bible. For example, King Solomon loved and appreciated minerals, decorated them with his throne, wore rings and beads. The Holy Book tells about this in great detail. And then onyx (stone) was mined then in the territories of modern Egypt, Algeria, India and Afghanistan. The properties of the stone were studied by sages, healers, magicians and alchemists. Gems with stripes of black or white shades they also began to call chalcedony. And the minerals “dressed up” in the white and brown-brown “sailor suit” are sardonyxes.
Onyx in magic
Ancient civilizations - Egyptians, Indians, Sumerians - considered
onyx (stone) sacred
. The properties of the stone as a magical amulet were used when eyes were inserted into the statues of deities. They did it with such art that the black stripes were neatly in place of the pupils. When light fell on them, their eyes shone and shimmered, as if alive. And it seemed that the statues were watching mere mortals, as far as they fulfill their will. Moreover, the priests and magicians were absolutely sure - idols really see everything, for it includes onyx stone magic properties associated with the gift of divination, insight, all-seeing. For the same reason, it was from this mineral that experienced master jewelers of Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome were able to carve gems with ritual and sacred signs, pentagrams, drawings even before our era. And onyx itself in ancient times was also often called gemma or jam.
Esoteric properties of stone
This gem is considered an indispensable amulet for those who are seriously engaged in magic, communicate with spirits, and visit the astral world. Indeed, on the one hand, it absorbs, neutralizes all sorts of negative, negative, hostile energies that are “blasted” on the owner of the mineral. And on the other hand, it attracts healthy energy to it, accumulates the protective, vitality of the body. Those who carry onyx with them become persistent, self-confident, cease to be suspicious, just fear. A ring with a mineral can be useful to rulers, public people, and representatives of justice as a talisman that protects against sudden death. Ancient Aztecs especially appreciated stones of juicy coloring reminding greens of apple-trees. It was believed that they possess the greatest magical power. And the Indians saw in him a source of constant luck. In addition, onyx is also used as a sedative amulet for depression, neurasthenia, an unbalanced psyche. Stone properties (the zodiac sign plays an important role) are implemented primarily for those patients born under the sign of Capricorn, Libra, Taurus, Aquarius and Cancer. To male representatives of them, it increases potency. And in lithotherapy, experts recommend putting warmed stones on sore spots and thus expel ailments.
This is such a wonderful stone!