Onyx jewelry is becoming increasingly popular in today's market for several reasons. The relative softness of onyx makes it easy to work with and it is quite inexpensive as well. Onyx also has a lot of appeal with both women and men, making it a prime choice for the increasing number of men who are wearing jewelry.

The relative softness of onyx makes it ideal for carving for settings in all kinds of jewelry. Onyx jewelry features stones of more traditional shapes, but it is also commonly worked into more specialized shapes from simple ring shapes to detailed animal designs.

Throughout history, people cave carved onyx into detailed cameos, and figures. The Romans often used it to carve official seals, devoting one layer of the stone to that years seal and re-carving the next years stamp into the next layer of the onyx.

Onyx is also easy to clean. You won't need any fancy equipment like an ultrasonic cleaner, such tools can even damage the stone. All that is needed to clean onyx jewelry is warm water with mild soap and a soft toothbrush. After a quick soak and a gentle brushing to get any build up under the stone, and your onyx jewelry is as good as new.

Onyx is common throughout the world. While most onyx used in modern jewelry is made from stones found in Brazil, it is also found in many other places including India, Madagascar and the United States to name a few. For this reason, Onyx jewelry is reasonably inexpensive. While the addition of high karat gold, diamonds and other stones can result in pricier pieces, onyx jewelry can also be found for as little as $30, and no less beautiful for its simplicity.

Onyx looks great set in either silver or gold and can add flair to any outfit. The neutral black color of onyx means it can accompany any color and any style. The ease of working with onyx also makes it great for both simple and intricate designs, baking it a great addition to your evening wear and for adding subtle punch to your business attire. For this reason onyx jewelry is popular with both men and women.

Onyx is popular in jewelry for all these reasons and more. Its unique combination of color, softness and availability have guaranteed it a place in many peoples collections.