Onyx 12mm Square 8-Inch birthstone_sapphire The name derives from the

The name derives from the recurring chevron or “dog teeth” pattern of the stripes

Opals are hydrated amorphous forms of silica

It's soft chatoyancy is reminscent of the moon's light

although sometimes mistaken for Jasper

occasionally mingled with rust-brown

Onyx 12mm Square 8-Inch birthstone_sapphire The name derives from theOnyx is a black and white banded Chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline Quartz. It is often thought of as an all black stone, and much of the black Onyx on the market has been artificially colored. Onyx has been both revered and feared throughout history. It is referenced in many sacred texts and historical manuscripts and is the first precious stone mentioned in the Bible. However in some regions, such as China, it was feared for centuries as a bad luck