Black Onyx Ring - Sterling Silver Santa Maria Mining District

Santa Maria Mining District

This design features a "diamond" shank with faceted studs

just finding crystal and pockets of material

It gets its name from the uncanny resemblance of the Caribbean beaches

Black Onyx Ring - Sterling Silver Santa Maria Mining DistrictThis design features a "diamond" shank with faceted studs. Size: 10 Stone Size: 10 x 14 mm Black Onyx is a variety of silicate minerals similar to agate. The primary difference is the formation of the chalcedony bands. Agates show curved banding while onyx shows parallel banding. The word onyx comes from the ancient Greek word "" meaning claw. The uses of onyx for jewelry, tools, and art can be traced back almost 5000 years. Black Onyx is a stronghold