Beautiful Princess Onyx Necklace 8-Eight Onyx Squares open in back for Breathing 8 Stones just like the 8 Chakras Approx. 22 inches long with extender Onyx has been used for thousands of years and has a long history with many different civilizations. The Ancient Egyptians used Onyx in 3,000 B.C. to make pottery items and other utensils. The Ancient Roman and Greek societies used Onyx for jewelry, amulets, and carving materials. Pliny the Elder in his book Naturalis Historia described certain techniques used to artificially dye and color other Chalcedony to look like Onyx. One method included boiling Chalcedony with sugar and then soaking it in hydrochloric acid. Another technique was described as heating Chalcedony and then soaking it with nitric acid to remove all impurities.Meaning & Energy Onyx is a stone that offers up powerful vibrations of protection, strength, focus, and willpower. This stone is here to continuously push you forward in your life. By activating your root, solar plexus, and third eye chakras, one is able to fully ground themselves to Earth. Not only will Onyx give you a jolt of energy to get up and start pursuing your dreams, but also protect you on your new journey. Simply carrying this stone or wearing Onyx daily will provide a shield around ones aura, refusing to allow negative energy to attach itself to you. This stone has been used as protection for thousands of years and is still one of the strongest protection stones we know of.Crystal Pairings When meditating with this stone we recommend placing a piece on your third eye or simply in front of you. When looking to active ones psychic abilities, Onyx can assist in opening a channel to higher realms containing endless knowledge. Meditating with a high vibration crystal like Quartz or Selenite can help establish a stronger deep state connection when in meditation. When one is looking to root ideas and goals down to Earth, we suggest placing a piece of Onyx in front of you to channel your dreams and desires. Construct exactly what it is you wish to have in this world, and continuously remind yourself that you will find your way. PICTURES: We make every effort to provide accurate photographs depicting the quality and detail of our items. However, the color and size of your image may vary due to the settings of your personal computer monitor. Please rely on the descriptions and measurements provided in the listing, or email us with any questions POLICY: All sales final "As Is" & No refunds, partial refunds, or exchanges Please look photos over carefully for what you see is what you will receive Please ask questions before bidding. We will happily answer any questions you may have and provide additional pictures or descriptions Payment must be received within 3 days. United States Shipping Only *Contact us, immediately, if there are any issues Please leave feedback....its greatly appreciated Check out our other listings!! Thank You