Rough-Cut Black Onyx and Garnet Pendant

£45.00

This pendant is made with sterling silver and sold with a 3mm sterling silver collar. The collar has an open back and is designed to fit securely around the neck.

Borealis Jewellery Design's sterling silver pendants and collars are carefully selected, for both eye-catching design and high quality, from silversmiths in India, Thailand and the USA as well as the UK.

Included with this pendant is a presentation box and a card describing its gemstones.

Onyx

A form of black chalcedony, Onyx is said to help its wearer to become 'master of one's own fate', enhancing steadfastness and determination, while protecting its wearer from the negativity of others.

Ancient Egyptians believed that Onyx could protect against and sever emotional entanglements, and the stone is still said to be of great use in absorbing excess of emotion. In addition, Onyx assists its wearer in changing old patterns of behaviour . These properties make Onyx an excellent choice for those who are experiencing difficulty in letting go of old habits or past attachments.

Garnet

Garnet gets its name from the Latin word for pomegranate, both because of its colour, and the shape of its uncut crystals. Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January and can be found in almost any colour, though deep red is the most common.

A sacred stone to many early cultures, Garnet was included in ancient Egyptian tombs as it was believed to grant safe passage through the land of the dead. It is said to deepen and stabilise its wearer's existing relationships, but also to enhance charisma, making its wearer 'shine'. Considered a stone of passion, courage and confidence, Garnets are also said to be lucky for love.