Black onyx is a type of agate,it is often used by jewelry designers because of its pairs well with other gemstones. Onyx has long been popular jewelry and has a number of unique metaphysical traits associated with it.

Wear black onyx jewelry for general protection and to repel negative energy. black onyx also has the ability to absorb unwanted energy from your body, just the way any black object would absorb heat if left out in the sun. Onyx is said to increase regeneration, happiness, intuition and instincts, as well as to help change bad habits. If you have been plagued by negative emotions, such as stress, anger or despair, hold an onyx as you meditate to allow it to soak up some of those feelings. After this, be sure to cleanse the onyx by burying it or soaking it in salt water to purify it again.It is also the birth stone for the month of December.