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Are you looking for a special gift for someone on your Christmas shopping list? Check out these exquisite gifts in sterling silver jewelry. This beaded black onyx necklace has a sterling silver magnetic clasp that can be worn in front with several of the large V-style pendants we offer in ginkgo leaf (shown left), sunflower, smiley face, and hand carved cameo pendants with a lady’s face or horse’s head. These beaded gemstone necklaces are available in black onyx, turquoise and lapis lazuli in 16″ and 18″ lengths. These necklaces are woven over a clear rubber cord that holds its shape, unlike other woven beaded necklaces you would typically find. This gemstone necklace can also be worn with the clasp in the back. The magnetic clasp is a great feature for people that have a hard time putting on a necklace.  Matching earrings for these sterling silver pendants are available in ginkgo leaf, sunflower, smiley face, and horse cameos.

Some of these pendants with matching earrings are in closeout; so don’t delay on getting one of these exquisite gifts sure to please that special lady on your list. SilverStones has a variety of unique sterling silver jewelry available in black onyx, turquoise, denim lapis, lapis lazuli, amber, amethyst, citrine, and more. See what we offer in 925 sterling silver and natural gemstone jewelry.

SilverStones is your online jewelry store for authentic sterling silver and gemstone jewelry. Check our home page for special sales we offer from time to time.

Shop for natural stone jewelry at SilverStones! This sterling silver flower pendant has a 6mm natural cabochon stone in Chinese turquoise. We can make this pendant for you in thirteen other natural stones in amber, black onyx, denim lapis, lapis lazuli, sleeping beauty turquoise, hematite, nephrite jade, amethyst, citrine, iolite, rainbow topaz, Swiss blue topaz, and blue moonstone.  The price of this pendant depends on the stone you select.

This sterling silver pendant will accommodate a chain that measures up to 2mm in width. Wear this pendant with a chain you already own or add one of our sterling silver chains to your order.  SilverStones also has a large selection of plain sterling silver pendants in several unique designs. See our gemstone sections for other pendants available with natural stones.

This sterling silver gingko pendant has a converter, the piece between the pendant and the bail. These silver pendants are made to be worn with our woven gemstone collars available in 16″ and 18″ lengths. We offer these gemstone collars in black onyx (shown left), lapis lazuli and turquoise. These gemstone collars are woven over a clear rubber cord to keep its shape unlike other woven gemstone necklaces you would normally find. This gemstone necklace can be worn alone with the clasp in the back or in front with the V-shaped bail and pendant. We offer several of these V-shaped bails with silver pendants to be worn on this type of necklace like our smiley face pendant, turquoise filigree pendant, horse cameo pendant, lady cameo pendant, sunflower pendant and our sunburst pendants available with several gemstone options. These gemstone necklaces with our silver pendants make a stunning accessory that can be worn with any outfit.

We also offer a smaller V-shaped pendant that can be worn on our genuine braided leather necklaces with a sterling silver clasp. This .925 sterling silver Fleur-de-Lis pendant is shown with a 6mm leather necklace. We sell these braided leather necklaces in 3mm and 4mm widths in 16″ and 18″ lengths. Other pendants that will accommodate this smaller V-shape bail are our smiley face pendant and leaf pendants available in round and rectangular shapes. If you would like to have this smaller bail for these pendants please include a comment with your order to have this pendant special made.

These large hole beads are the latest fashion accessories to create your own Pandora style bracelets. We offer 24 selections in these large hole beads with a 4mm hole available in amethyst (shown left), amber, lapis lazuli, aventurine, picture jasper, snowflake obsidian, rose quartz, mahogany obsidian, red jasper, smoky quartz, tiger eye, black onyx,  mother-of-pearl (MOP), and abalone mosaic. All of these large beads are made with natural gemstones. Some of these beads are available in faceted styles. You can purchase individual beads or buy a pack of three and save on your purchase.

The difference in these large beads vs. Pandora beads is it does not have the word Pandora stamped on the sterling silver insert. You will also find birthstone beads to wear on these Pandora style bracelets available on the Internet. These are not birthstone beads; they are colored glass to look like gemstones. We do not sell silver beads to go with these bracelets, what we do sell are the basic components to build your own unique bracelets.

In addition to these beads, we offer 3mm and 4mm leather cord bracelets in black, brown, and natural leather with removable end caps. These leather bracelets are listed under the silver bracelet category. Also available in the silver cuff bracelet section is a silver bracelet with removable end caps; in the silver necklace category we offer a necklace with removable end caps to wear these beautiful beads.

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This large sun pendant makes a great conversation piece.  The sun is a symbol of power and strength which makes this a great pendant for a man. This sterling silver sun pendant is oxidized in the flame portion of this pendant. The center of this pendant has a large high domed black onyx cabochon. The backing if this sun pendant is solid sterling silver.

The sun has been use in jewelry making since ancient times. The sun is considered a female symbol, where the moon is considered a male symbol. In ancient times people worshiped the sun and that’s why there is sun jewelry.

So, what is the difference between black onyx and black agate? They are both agates. Black onyx and black agate are both banded stones. The difference is the width of the banding and as far as the price for a strand of beads; black onyx cost twice as much. These stones are dyed for a uniform color.  Many semi-precious stones are enhanced in some way, whether they are dyed to produce a uniform color or polished for a shiny appearance.

Another agate that is in this family of onyx stones is sardonyx. Sardonyx is also banded and has black, white, and brown streaks, like this necklace shown right.  Sardonyx is not dyed to show the beautiful patterns that vary from one stone to the next.

Mother of Pearl is used in jewelry to add contrast and beauty like this flower pendant that has black onyx in the center with mother of pearl petals (shown right). Mother of Pearl is also referred to MOP, an abbreviation of Mother of Pearl.

Mother of Pearl is also known as nacre, an organic composite material produced by some mollusk as an inner layer of the shell. Mother of Pearl is a very strong, resilient, and iridescent stone that reflects different colors depending on the angle the light. The main sources of this stone are the shell of pearl oysters and fresh water pearl mussels. Mother of Pearl is also used in decorative purposes in furniture, buttons, and fingerboard inlays in guitars.

We carry Mother of Pearl jewelry in our black onyx and turquoise sections of our online store like these pretty blue turquoise and Mother of Pearl post earrings set in sterling silver. Check out all the beautiful earrings and pendants we offer in Mother of Pearl jewelry set in sterling silver.

How are stones made to fit in jewelry? This piece on the left is a black onyx and mother of pearl (MOP) sterling silver slide pendant. This pendant has a stone inlay that was cut to fit this slide pendant. In natural stone jewelry stones are either cut to fit the piece or the stone has been reconstituted which means the stone has been ground to a powder then mixed with resin and pressed into the piece of jewelry. This is still considered a natural stone.

This cross pendant is an example of jewelry that has reconstituted stones. Hard to tell the difference isn’t it?

This natural turquoise stone ring, shown below, has a cabochon stone. Cabochon stones have been ground into a shape, polished, and have a flat back. This type of stone is either glued into the jewelry setting or depending on the type of setting may have the silver pressed around the stone to hold it in place. Semi-precious stones can be cut or reconstituted; translucent stones like amethyst, topaz, and citrine are usually cut into faceted shapes to catch the light to make them sparkle.

Beads used in making jewelry are tumbled and then drilled. When buying a strand of stones examine them closely, not all stones are real in other words they could be simulated (fake). Natural stones are always cool to the touch.

Be in style wearing this long necklace, the latest fashion trend this season. Wear this 40″ long black onyx necklace as single strand or doubled as shown in this picture. This necklace has large black onyx beads with freshwater chocolate pearls, white pearls, and smoky quartz beads.

This black onyx necklace coupled with pearls makes a great gift for a special lady on your shopping list. Women love pearl necklaces and this lovely necklace can be worn with just about any outfit. Perfect for dresses or to top off a solid brown, black or white sweater. She will get lots of compliments wearing this versatile black onyx and pearl necklace.

Black onyx is a protection stone. Wear black onyx to repel negative energy, Entrepreneurs, Inventors, this stone is perfect for you! Black onyx is helpful for people who have trouble letting go of the past and aids in moving on with their life after a relationship has ended.

Catholics use a rosary for prayer. They recite fixed prayers while holding a single large bead and while running their fingers across a series of ten beads. These prayers may be directed to Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary or The Father.

Some Catholic Christians feel it is sacrilegious for a non-believer to wear a rosary. The Roman Catholic Church states, “Sacred objects, set aside for Devine worship by dedication or blessing, are to be treated with reverence. They are not to be made over to secular or inappropriate use, even though they may belong to private persons.” Catholics do not like for a rosary to be used as just a piece of jewelry. So, if you were a religious person, I would say it would be okay to wear a rosary, even if you are not Catholic. You may want to learn the prayers used by Catholics if you were to wear a rosary. You can find these prayers on the Internet.

This rosary necklace is made with sterling silver chain, wire and closed jump rings. The beads are 4mm and 8mm Black Onyx beads. This sterling silver rosary centerpiece is double-sided and has a small silver cross. This delicate rosary was made for a woman. I selected Black Onyx beads for this rosary because Black Onyx repels negative energy. Contact us to have this rosary necklace made with different beads.

Do you have a lot of negativity surrounding you? Black Onyx is a grounding stone that enhances determination to overcome difficult times in ones life. This stone aids in letting go of the past and attachments that no longer are useful to you.

Wear black onyx jewelry to repel the negative energy that surrounds you. This stone is an excellent choice for Entrepreneurs and inventors to ward off negative opinions and people. Keep that win-win attitude; choose black onyx jewelry to guard your positive outlook on life.