Onyx

Onyx Mystical Gemstone

Onyx is a rare gem used in the Crafting skill and second only to zenyte considered as rarest gems in Old School Runescape. In its solid black form, Onyx is traditionally a black gemstone. Onyx is one of the minor gemstones today, but its significance and value been diminished as compared to its stature during ancient times.

History

The myth of the origin of onyx relates that Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, was sleeping at the banks of the Indus River when Cupid wanted to give her a manicure. He used the point of one of his enchanted arrows to pare her nails that dropped into the waters of the sacred river. Since the nails were from a goddess, they sank to the river bottom and were metamorphosed into onyx. Onyx is a mystical and protective stone that offers safety when facing enemies in the battlefield and all kinds of conflicts. As part of its mystical magic in warfare, head image of god Mars or the Greek hero Hercules was etched on onyx and carried by them in battle for courage. For the Indians and Persians, wearing onyx protected them from the evil eye. Onyx was placed on the stomach of a pregnant woman during her labor to alleviate the pain and bring about an earlier delivery.

Benefits

For ages, onyx is considered as one of the most powerful and wonderful gemstones with its healing element.

1. Dealing with emotions: It helps the wearer deals with emotions during the ups and downs upheavals of his life.
2. Drive away negative vibes: For business persons and investors: this gemstone repels the negative vibes in the surroundings and also the negative opinions of their counterparts.
3. Pacifies arguments: Couples broke up over arguments and disputes that take place between them. It may starts from small things but the result is great; resulting to divorce.
4. Forget the past: Most people are facing all kinds of problems because they do not forget their past lives. They always look at their past to affect negatively their on-going life.
5. Clarifies vision: Helps in enhancing the self-concentration so that he may give full concentrate in this own work. Helps create a calm and peaceful environment so the wearer can concentrate.
6. Physical healing: Onyx treats the person physically. It is great in healing blood disorder, bone marrow, cell damage, epilepsy, treats the teeth, etc.
7. Develops career: Those involved in investment business may wear this gemstone as it helps them achieve their target and increase their profit.
8. Overcome addiction: The addict is able to overcome his weakness by realizing which thing is right and which is wrong.

Caring for onyx stone

Bathe your onyx in the light of the full moon to reliably charge the onyx with power. You can also dig a hole and bury it for the night. Taking care of your onyx carefully will mean years of enjoying its beneficial healing. Any loss of shine or light discolorations has no effect on the quality of the stone.