Natural Blue Onyx Rosary Mala 108 Beads Gemstone Necklace Jewelry Yoga Meditation Japamala For Men Women Gifts Manufacturer supplier Exporter Wholesaler from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Onyx History Since the white layer of this multilayered stone is translucent, the term "onyx" is derived from the Greek word for "fingernail." The tale claims that Cupid cut the sleeping goddess Venus' nails. To save Venus from dying even a little bit, the Fates transformed those cuttings into stone. The Romans were masters of glyptography and created exquisite seals from onyx and sardonyx, two types of stone that have layers that may be carved to disclose different hues (white layer over reddish-brown base). Negative relief was used to cut the designs. Intaglios and cameos are two terms used to describe engravings with a negative image. Onyx was connected to sorcerers in the Middle East. Black onyx, which is related to the Capricorn sign of the Babylonian Zodiac, is an alternate birthstone to ruby for the month of July. Onyx Metaphysical Properties Black has always been connected to renewal and fresh starts. Some people believe black onyx has defensive properties, making it ideal to travel with it. It is reported to be helpful in overcoming fundamental phobias, assisting in ending toxic relationships, and aiding in the healing of past emotional traumas. Onyx is regarded to be helpful when one is defending oneself against harsh judgement. The Romans equated onyx with courage.