: a translucent chalcedony in parallel layers of different colors
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However, the 55-year-old managed to strike the perfect balance of Hollywood glamour and timeless elegance, pairing the look with a '70s vintage onyx and diamond statement necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, coordinated drop earrings by Boucheron, and a classic approach to glam.—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2025 To finish the look, the singer wore a gold pendant necklace with tourmaline, pearl and onyx by Tiffany & Co. from the archives that had never been worn on a red carpet before, as well as earrings and a ring from the brand.—Raven Brunner, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025 How to get the new SKIMS Swim collection The latest Skims swim collection features a wide range of swim suits, cover-ups and poolside accessories, available in five different colors, including champagne leopard, champagne tiger, snow, tide, and onyx.—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025 With rose gold hardware, an onyx dial and a $280,000 price tag, this timepiece was made for high rollers.—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for onyx
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Etymology
Middle English oniche, onyx, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin onych-, onyx, from Greek, literally, claw, nail — more at nail
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