The elegant, smooth-textured Black Onyx gemstone is much more than an eye-catching jewelry stone

The Black Onyx gemstone is one of the many gemstones believed to have amazing healing and spiritual properties. The story of the origin of this stone varies from culture to culture, but it does go back a very long way in time. It is actually a variety of the Chalcedony stones, which range from white-colored stones to black. These days, however, Black Onyx stones are available in pure black, as they are heated and polished.

The Black Onyx gemstone is said to be associated with the planet Saturn, and it is the birthstone for Leo, the zodiac sign. It is a soothing stone, and is good for wearing, especially during times of emotional turmoil. It is known to help release negativity, as well as to guard the wearer from the ‘evil eye’. The Black Onyx gemstone is worn to help a person get over previous relationships, move out from the past, and start living in the present. Some of the important powers of this stone are intuition, focus, balance, positivity, change, and protection