Onyx and Marcasite Intricate Ring

Onyx/Marcasite Silver Intricate "IN" Ring - I have one of these left in a size 8 and I have not been able to find more so if it appeals to you buy it as soon as possible.

All gems from More Than Gems are lead free.

The marble is still called “onyx marble,” being less valuable and softer than onyx which has a hardness rating of 7. Onyx was also traditionally used for carving cameo brooches.

The myth of the origin of onyx says that the goddess Venus was resting on the banks of the Indus River. As she slept, Cupid used the point of one of his enchanted arrows to give her a manicure. The parings of her nails then fell into the waters of the sacred river. Since the nails were of heavenly origin, they sank to the river bottom and were metamorphosed into onyx.

Onyx is a protective stone wore when facing adversaries in battles of conflicts of all kinds, or while hurrying down a dark street late at night. In classical ceremonial magic, the image of the head of the god Mars or a figure of the hero Hercules was engraved on onyx and carried for courage. Indians and Persians believed that wearing onyx protected them from the evil eye, and that placing onyx on the stomach of a pregnant woman in labor would reduce the labor pain and bring on earlier delivery.

Onyx is not only used for protection, but also as defense against negativity consciously directed towards you. It has also been used to reduce uncontrollable sexual impulses. The close union and yet strong contrast between the layers of black and white in some varieties of onyx may suggest its connection with romance. In India, Gemologists recommend Onyx as a protective measure for harmonious relationships, thus keeping away any probability of disturbances or differences between the couple. Onyx as a birthstone provides the structure and authority you crave. It can help you be the master of your destiny and strengthen your confidence. It provides support in difficult times and centers your energy in times of mental or physical stress. It also offers the gift of wise decisions.

Colors of all stones and a short description of what each stone can do for you personally.

Here are the psychic healing properties of each color of each gem or crystal. When you are wishing for something or someone to come into your life through prayer or thought/meditation, this chart of colors will show what color to concentrate on:

Green - brings healing to any part of your body

Blue - brings healing to someone with panic attacks or just needs to relax

Pink - when you wear pink it will bring true love your way, when you wear pink you put out to the world you are open to love it opens your heart chakra

Orange - this color opens up your sexual energy chakra, so if you have been alone a long time this color will bring into your life someone that might not necessarily stay forever

Purple - this color brings your spirit guides to you or your Angels so that you are more open to your spiritual side

Clear - like a diamond it brings clarity and honesty into your life

Yellow - brings you back into your physical body and brings you back into your body so if you have been depressed you will be ready to live again

Black - this is a color that will help you to remove negative energy if you wear a dark stone, if you actually see this color in someone's aura do not date them, they do not tell the truth

Brown - the only gem would be a smoky quartz that is to help ground you daily

Gray - the only stone this color would be a man made pearl, maybe an opal, not the best color to concentrate on ever - you know the old saying, "they live in the gray area" again not truthful, not what you want to attract to you

White - pure honest people will come your way, that is why pearls are always appropriate in any serious setting