black onyx

[blak on-iks]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of black onyx¹

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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It was a black onyx clock with a gold face but on top of it was the real beauty.

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