Earrings with Cabochons, Onyx (dyed), 8mm

Earrings with Cabochons in a silver setting - the elegant alternative: the fine silver rim frames the stones of the earstuds to great effect.

The Onyx studs are supplied in pairs in attractive gift packaging, which is labeled with the Onyx stone name.

Onyx (dyed), silver 925

The name Onyx is derived from the Greek word "onyx" for "nail"; presumably this name, which has been in use for many centuries, refers to the surface of the polished stone, which is reminiscent of shiny fingernails. Spellings such as onix or onyk are therefore incorrect.