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His eyes are unblinking and without dimension — flat, black disks, buttons of onyx.
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Pat Smith, Outdoor Life, 24 July 2025
The dog brooch worn by Queen Camilla on Monday was crafted from 18-karat gold, onyx and mother-of-pearl materials, featuring a playful design.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
Black onyx is the most popular choice for jewelry, however most black onyx on the market is artificial.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 10 July 2025
More modern touches are found in the spacious chef’s kitchen and with an onyx bar.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
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Pat Smith, Outdoor Life, 24 July 2025
The dog brooch worn by Queen Camilla on Monday was crafted from 18-karat gold, onyx and mother-of-pearl materials, featuring a playful design.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
Black onyx is the most popular choice for jewelry, however most black onyx on the market is artificial.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 10 July 2025
More modern touches are found in the spacious chef’s kitchen and with an onyx bar.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
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“Onyx.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onyx. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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onyx
noun
on·yx
ˈän-iks 
: chalcedony in parallel layers of different color
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