Black has always attracted attention, as it was considered mysterious, almost mystical and, at the same time, solemn and classic. Jewelry with black stone can be worn with any, the most sophisticated outfits. There are quite a few black stones in nature, the most popular of which are jet, onyx and obsidian.
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Jet in translation from Greek means black amber. By its origin, it is a type of ordinary coal. It is a homogeneous stone, the distinctive properties of which include high density and black luster. Sometimes it is found in the form of interlayers in ordinary brown coals. The stone is easy to process and perfectly polished, acquiring a beautiful and noble shine. Despite the relatively low price, jet looks very exquisite in jewelry of small size. Like most stones, certain mystical properties are attributed to it. It is believed that he protects brave and active people. Pregnant women are advised to wear jet jewelry for the birth of strong and healthy children.
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The name of another black stone - onyx - means "nail" in Greek. According to the myth, the son of the goddess of love Aphrodite, while she was sleeping, cut off her nails and threw them from Olympus to the ground. There they turned into stone, which became known as onyx. Onyx belongs to the chalcedony family, its distinctive feature is a kind of braid in the form of several parallel lines. Most often, there are black stones with braids in white, yellow and brown colors. Only a stone that combines black and white colors is considered to be genuine onyx. However, there are also completely black stones. A characteristic feature of onyx is its soft waxy luster. Pure black onyx is considered a magic stone. Its mirrored surface is said to ward off energy vampires, ghosts and demons. According to legend, a vampire's reflection can be seen in a black onyx mirror.
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Obsidian is an igneous rock made of cooled volcanic glass. This is the material that is poured out during a volcanic eruption. By the arrangement of the stripes on the stone, one can judge in which direction the flows of volcanic lava flowed. Obsidian lends itself well to polishing and has a glassy structure giving it its characteristic black color and luster. In addition to making jewelry, it is used in medicine, mainly as a material from which scalpel blades are made. According to ancient beliefs, obsidian has the ability to inflict non-healing wounds. In the countries of the East, its name is translated as "Satan's nail" and is considered a stone of evil.
