Onyx Jewellery

Onyx is a striking and sophisticated gemstone, renowned for its deep black colour and smooth, polished finish. Elegant and timeless, onyx has been used in fine jewellery for centuries, offering a bold yet refined aesthetic that never goes out of style.

At Clarindon Jewellers, we showcase onyx in beautifully crafted jewellery designed to highlight its dramatic simplicity and enduring appeal.

What Is Onyx?

Onyx is a variety of chalcedony, a form of quartz, characterised by its uniform colour and smooth texture. While onyx can appear in a range of colours, black onyx is the most sought-after and widely used in fine jewellery.

Its clean, uninterrupted colour makes onyx a favourite for bold, graphic designs and classic jewellery styles alike.

The Colour & Appearance of Onyx

Onyx is most commonly recognised for its rich, opaque black colour with a high polish that creates a sleek, mirror-like surface. This depth of colour gives onyx a strong visual presence, making it ideal for statement jewellery.

Its understated appearance allows it to pair beautifully with precious metals and diamonds.

Onyx in Fine Jewellery

Onyx is valued for both its appearance and versatility, making it suitable for a wide range of jewellery designs.

Popular onyx jewellery includes:

Onyx rings, offering bold elegance
Onyx earrings, with refined, modern appeal
Onyx pendants and necklaces, showcasing dramatic simplicity
Onyx bracelets and cufflinks, ideal for classic and contemporary styles
Bespoke onyx jewellery, crafted to individual design preferences

Onyx pairs particularly well with yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and diamond accents.

Durability & Wearability

Onyx has a hardness of 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for everyday jewellery when set and cared for properly. Its toughness and smooth surface allow it to maintain its polished finish with appropriate care.

Protective settings are recommended for rings to preserve the stone’s surface over time.

Why Choose Onyx?

Onyx appeals to those who appreciate bold elegance and timeless design.

Reasons to choose onyx include:

Deep black colour with refined polish
Timeless, versatile aesthetic
Durable gemstone suitable for regular wear
Distinctive contrast with precious metals
Popular choice for both men’s and women’s jewellery

Its simplicity ensures lasting sophistication.

Onyx Jewellery at Clarindon Jewellers

At Clarindon Jewellers, we carefully select high-quality onyx gemstones and craft them into elegant jewellery designed to be worn and treasured. Whether you prefer classic styles or contemporary designs, our expertise ensures exceptional craftsmanship and quality.

Explore our onyx jewellery collection or contact Clarindon Jewellers to discuss a bespoke design.

The UK’s Leading Independent Luxury & Specialist Watch Retailer

At Clarindon Luxury Watches, we specialise in the world’s finest independent, specialist and luxury watch brands, offering collectors and enthusiasts access to exceptional Swiss, German and heritage timepieces. As one of the UK’s leading independent luxury watch retailers, we curate a carefully selected portfolio of mechanical watches, automatic watches, professional dive watches, pilot watches, chronographs and limited-edition collector models from some of the most respected names in horology.

Our specialist watch collections include renowned Swiss and German manufacturers such as Sinn, Raymond Weil, Doxa, Ball Watch Company, Baume et Mercier, Maurice Lacroix, Squale, Laco, MeisterSinger, Junghans, Mühle Glashütte, Tutima, Fortis, U-Boat, Victorinox, Vulcain and many more. We also proudly showcase independent and enthusiast-led watchmakers including ArtyA, HTD, Orient, Nivada Grenchen, Delma, Davosa, QLOCKTWO and Reservoir, alongside iconic heritage-inspired designs from Orient Star, Giuliano Mazzuoli and Marathon.

As an authorised luxury watch retailer, we provide genuine manufacturer warranties, expert advice and an exceptional customer experience backed by decades of specialist jewellery and watch expertise. From modern sports watches and vintage-inspired timepieces to contemporary independent watchmaking, our collection reflects the very best of global horology.

Explore luxury watches from leading brands, Swiss-made watches and specialist mechanical timepieces at Clarindon — the destination for watch enthusiasts, collectors and discerning buyers across the UK.