Sunday, October 20, 2013

Groovey black onyx

I love the silky smooth texture and heaviness of vintage black onyx buttons and beads. I like the clinky noise they make in necklaces.  Many vintage buttons were made of polished black onyx..often nicknamed "hammered nail" buttons?  Black onyx sparkles depending on the facets cut & polished into the stone.. and there are many facet patterns.   My favorite Pattern cut in onyx: checkerboard. see #2 picture.


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