Medium sized oval black onyx pendant

Beautiful oval pendant set in solid sterling silver and deep black onyx stone. Measuring over 2" in total length including the bail. The setting measures 1" 1/2 x 1 " 1/4". Triangle wire surrounds the stone has detailed saw cuts. The bail opening is large enough to fit up to 8mm chain or Navajo pearls.

Artist:  The Willie family for the past 45 years has been making exquisite traditional silver and copper jewelry. They specialize in bracelets, pendants, rings, buckles and concho belts. They work with highest grade stones. They reside just west of Albuquerque in To’hajilee, 

Stone: Onyx is a chalcedony quartz that is mined in Brazil, India, California, and Uruguay. It has a fine texture and black color; however, some onyx also displays white bands or ribbons against a black or brown background and this variety is known as sardonyx. The name comes from the Greek word onyx