black onyx

American  

[blak on-iks] / ˈblæk ˈɒn ɪks /

noun

1. chalcedony that is solid black in color, usually because it has been dyed.

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Etymology

Origin of black onyx

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

The slides are in colors such as black and tan and have stones that include black onyx and rose quartz.

From Los Angeles Times

At a different price point and aesthetic is Civetta, a Los Angeles brand that uses stones for its jewelry such as watermelon tourmaline and black onyx.

From Los Angeles Times

Miniaturized stage sets, they are populated with pairs of lapis and turquoise parrots, intertwining jeweled zebras, diamond-and-sapphire monkeys and cocooning penguins with black onyx and cabochon gems, all similar in scale.

From New York Times

The collection for Mr Porter includes classic pieces from the brand’s signature Cable collection, as well as pieces featuring more precious materials such as black onyx or fused meteorite.

From Los Angeles Times

So he just pulled the black dress stockings over his white athletic socks, popped in the black onyx studs and sang “at the twilight’s last gleaming” into the mirror.

From Washington Post