Collection: Onyx Jewelry

Forever Rox Fine Jewelry, located in Incline Village, Nevada, offers a curated selection of onyx jewelry and natural gemstone jewelry. We proudly serve clients throughout Lake Tahoe, Reno, Truckee, Tahoe City, and Carson City, providing personalized assistance in selecting exceptional fine jewelry.

Yes. Forever Rox Fine Jewelry specializes in jewelry featuring natural gemstones, including onyx. Black onyx is commonly treated to achieve its consistent, deep-black appearance. Our team can help explain the characteristics and any known treatments of individual gemstones.

Black onyx is a variety of chalcedony, a microcrystalline form of quartz. It is recognized for its rich black appearance and smooth, polished surface. Traditionally, onyx refers to banded chalcedony, although the jewelry trade commonly uses the term black onyx for uniformly black chalcedony.

Yes. Onyx is a naturally occurring variety of chalcedony. However, much of the black onyx available in fine jewelry has undergone color enhancement, typically through dyeing. These treatments do not necessarily mean the underlying gemstone is synthetic.

Black onyx has a Mohs hardness of approximately 6.5–7, making it suitable for jewelry with proper care. Although it offers reasonable scratch resistance, onyx can chip or fracture if subjected to hard impacts. Onyx necklaces, earrings, and pendants are excellent options for regular wear, while rings should be worn more carefully.

Yes. Forever Rox Fine Jewelry specializes in custom fine jewelry design. Our master jeweler, John Roxburgh, has over 20 years of experience creating distinctive jewelry designs. Whether you’re interested in a custom black onyx signet ring, pendant, or gemstone bracelet, our team can help develop a design suited to your preferences.

Our onyx jewelry collection may include black onyx rings, pendants, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and distinctive estate jewelry. Availability varies as our selection changes, and our team can help you explore additional options through our gemstone sourcing and custom jewelry services.

The value of black onyx jewelry depends on several factors, including the gemstone’s quality, size, treatment, setting, metal, craftsmanship, and overall design. While black onyx is generally more affordable than rare precious gemstones, exceptional fine jewelry featuring onyx can carry significant value, particularly when crafted in precious metals or incorporating diamonds.

Yes. Our team can assist in sourcing black onyx jewelry or developing a custom piece based on your preferred gemstone size, shape, metal, and design. Whether you’re searching for a classic black onyx signet ring or an elegant diamond and onyx pendant, we can help you explore available options.

Yes. Black onyx has a long history in antique, vintage, and estate jewelry. It became particularly popular in Victorian mourning jewelry and later appeared in striking Art Deco designs, often paired with diamonds, platinum, and white gold.

Clean black onyx jewelry gently using lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemicals, prolonged soaking, and extreme temperatures, particularly when the gemstone’s treatment history is unknown.

Forever Rox Fine Jewelry also offers complimentary jewelry cleaning and inspections at our Incline Village showroom, including jewelry purchased elsewhere.