ONYX is Mystical magical marble. This exotic natural stone is about luxury and glamor. The "transmitter of light". An exquisite and unique stone which is expensive. It's a form of marble which is millions of years old. Onyx has been used for centuries to adorn places of worship and ward off evil spirits. Some say it provides comfort, relieves stress, and calms the heart. The translucent beauty of this stone is a real head turner. The colors of onyx are soft and sensuous, bold and beautiful. almost fragile looking. It works wonderful where you can accent the stone and use under lighting or backlighting to draw attention to its translucent qualities.