Onyx is becoming increasingly popular among jewellery shoppers. Owing its popularity to its neutral black color, it appeals to both women and men. The relative softness of onyx also makes it ideal for carving for settings in all kinds of jewellery which also adds to its ever increasing popularity. The gemstone is common throughout the world, but is mostly found in Brazil, Madagascar and India. For this reason, onyx jewellery is relatively inexpensive. The bands of the stone are normally black and white in color. However some onyx also displays reddish-brown ribbons or bands and this variety is called sardonyx. Popular types of black onyx jewellery include rings, bracelets, necklaces, decorative pins and earrings. Men also can find various styles of onyx cuff links and tie tacks. Onyx gemstone is the birthstone for the month of February. Sardonyx, on the other hand, is the birthstone for the month of August. Onyx is also the tenth wedding anniversary gemstone. Onyx beads are often made into bracelets. A popular variant of these is for bracelets made from alternating onyx beads and beads from other gemstones such as coral. The contrasting beads are linked together with elaborate gold, making this black onyx bracelet a striking piece to compliment any attire. If you’re planning to wear a formal dress, then consider complimenting it with a simple bracelet of oval onyx linked together with white gold or silver. Because of the neutral color of black onyx jewellery, it makes a perfect gift for any gender since it matches every other color. An ideal occasion would therefore be for a birthday, father’s day, graduations or even anniversaries. As necklaces, onyx can complement the neck of any woman and even make the neck look longer. Taking care of onyx jewellery is not as onerous as it might seem. In fact, its care and cleaning is a very simple process and far easier than that of most other forms of jewellery. To clean your onyx jewellery, simply soak in warm soapy water briefly. Use a toothbrush to remove any residue or dirt. Onyx jewellery should never be cleaned in ultrasonic cleaners. Doing so would cause the stone to crack. Because onyx can get scratched or chip rather easily, it is better to wrap it in a cloth when storing it.
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