Black Onyx gemstones are chalcedony; it starts out grey and is dyed black in a process that has been used for centuries. The beads are then heat-treated, and the result is a jet black gemstone with uniform color. Romans used black onyx for glyptography, which is the art of carving into layers of stones, creating beautifully detailed cameos and intaglios.
Dress it up or dress it down; Black Onyx gemstone beads are a ‘go-to’ bead that is versatile—no beading kit should be without Black Onyx.
 Black Onyx is a protective stone to carry when traveling and transiting emotionally, helpful with new beginnings and regeneration.