Sterling Silver Black Onyx and Carved Bone Feather Dangle Earrings

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Material: Genuine Sterling Silver (925 silver, 92.5% silver content) Stone(s): Genuine black onyx, genuine carved bone Overall Dimension of Each (including hooks): 2.25 x 0.6 x 0.2 inches Back Type: Stud Weight: 7.8 grams Stamp/Mark: Sajen Serial Number: e24175 Authentic cow bone has been exquisitely carved, polished and hand finished to make this beautiful piece. Onyx is a chalcedony quartz with a fine texture and black color. Some onyx also displays white bands or ribbons against a black background. Onyx was popular with the ancient Greeks and Romans. The name comes from the Greek word "onux," which means fingernail. The myth is that Cupid cut the divine fingernails of Venus one day while she was sleeping. He discarded the clippings and the fates turned them to stone so that no part of Venus would ever be lost. In Greek times, almost all colors of chalcedony from fingernail white to dark brown and black were called onyx. Later, the Romans narrowed the term to refer to black and dark brown colors only. Show more