Onyx 💕

Onyx symbolizes several powerful qualities and concepts:

1. Inner strength and resilience
2. Self-control and discipline
3. Protection from negative energies
4. Grounding and stability
5. Balance between opposing forces
6. Focus and concentration
7. Release of negative emotions
8. Confidence and assertiveness

While onyx isn't traditionally assigned as a main monthly birthstone in modern Western traditions, it is sometimes associated with July or Leo zodiac signs. It is also considered an alternative birthstone for those born in December.

Onyx, with its striking black color (though it can also appear in bands of black and white), has been used since ancient times for protection and strength. In many cultures, it was believed to absorb and transform negative energy, helping the wearer maintain emotional balance during challenging times. Roman soldiers reportedly carried onyx into battle, believing it would give them courage and self-mastery.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​