Black onyx jewelry interests me because it is another gemstone with an extensive history behind it. I have been working on making a history of Black onyx on my main website(Handmade Gemstone Jewelry), but I haven't finished it yet. (Some related posts: Different Black Onyx Styles, Helpful Hints when buying Black onyx Jewelry )
I have come up with a very brief history of Black Onyx to give my readers a feel for this amazing gemstone.
The first record we have if the gemstone being used was in the old Hebrew Israel. The Bible mentions that black onyx was the gemstone used to signify one of the twelve tribes of Israel in the High Priest's breast-plate in Exodus.
Centuries later, the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans also used Black onyx for making bowls, jewelry(especially the signet ring), and for decorating clothes. During these ancient civilizations, pharaohs, kings, and nobles usually used gemstones and rich adornment to show their social standing. In Rome, it was used by many of the Caesars in signet rings to stand wax letters.
Today, Black onyx jewelry has jumped back from over the centuries, and is again popular.
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