This high-end bracelet is adorned with a precious, unique pearl, which was fashioned from a fossilized dinosaur bone and naturally agatized in the soil of the Arizona desert. This process of slow fossilization lasts more than 150 million years. It is the transformation of organic matter into mineral matter by replacing the original material and filling empty spaces and porosity with minerals.
EACH PIECE IS UNIQUE…
The agatized fossilization process of this bead is unique in a petrification pattern particular to each bead, this is very rare, as most fossilized bones are petrified uniformly like the color of the rock with very little pattern apparent.
The natural black onyx stones are matched and finish the bracelet, the spacers and the clasp are made of 316 L surgical steel, this receives a diamond jewelry finish. The spacers are chiselled with fine braiding style patterns which further highlights the black onyx beads. This bracelet is mounted on a stainless steel cable, which provides very good resistance to breakage and corrosion.
GUARANTEE - AUTHENTICITY - MAINTENANCE
This piece of men's jewelry is designed and made in my workshop, it comes with a certificate of authenticity for the material and a 3-year guarantee against manufacturing defects, an explanatory sheet on the history and origin of the bone fossil dinosaur. Presented in a high-end matte black wooden jewelry box, light-colored suede interior. It is resistant over time and to water, however it is advisable to dry it well to remove humidity.
FOSSILIZED DINOSAUR BONE AGATIZED FOR 150 MILLION YEARS
Fossil dinosaur bone is most often discovered in Dinosaur National Park in the western United States, a paleontological site established in 1915 as an American national monument, it is characterized by vast expanses of desert. The Morrison Formation is a distinct sequence of Jurassic sedimentary rocks, this desert located between Colorado and Utah is home to the largest deposit of fossil dinosaur fossils. It covers an area of one and a half million square kilometers, although only a small part is exposed and accessible to geologists. In age it is also comparable to the Solnhofen Limestones of Germany.
These rare dinosaur gems are better known under the name "Gembone". Mineralized dinosaur bone occurs when minerals from groundwater are deposited into the bones.
It is one of the five gemstones created from natural organisms. In lithotherapy, dinosaur bone is useful for accelerating recovery by increasing vitality and strengthening the immune system. It also helps strengthen bones or facilitate the repair of a fracture. It is also a stone that helps eliminate stress. This stone is particularly useful for managing anxiety, calming apprehension and helping to acquire knowledge to strengthen one's ability to manage one's emotions.
THE ONYX STONE AND ITS HISTORY
Onyx stone is one of the most used stones in jewelry for its deep black background. The most beautiful come from the Shibam mountain, not far from Marib, capital of the famous kingdom of Saba, today buried under the sands of Yemen, in the Hadramawt region. The colossal size of the worked onyx blocks still amazes scientists and historians.
All ancient civilizations used onyx very skillfully. At Abydos, Egypt, researchers discovered several onyx plates, jars and vases. Funerary temples also hid onyx earring beads. It was very appreciated by the Egyptians during antiquity.
The Romans loved onyx for making seals, because it had the particularity of retaining no trace of wax. They also made signet rings engraved with various symbols.
The Cabinet of Medals now houses an old Phoenician seal dating from 780 BC. BC, representing the solar child-god Nefertum surrounded by magnificent lotus flowers.
Indians have always considered onyx stone as a good luck charm or a source of relief, especially for pregnant women.
The name onyx which means “nail or claw” comes from a Roman legend.
One evening, the goddess Venus had dozed off... her son Cupid took the initiative of doing her nails using one of his arrows. These nails calcified over time to give onyx .
THE VIRTUES AND PROPERTIES OF ONYX STONE IN LITHOTHERAPY
Onyx stone is a real shield against negative energies.It helps reduce stress, anxiety and regain self-confidence. It constitutes a shield of protection and support in difficult times.
The onyx stone helps purify karmic energies. This property makes it useful for work on past lives and allows it to heal old traumas. It promotes the control of passions and emotions. It allows a better anchoring to the earth and a better balance for the body and mind.
THE PHYSICAL VIRTUES OF ONYX STONE
It improves the circulatory system, promotes drainage, the elimination of toxins and helps fight allergies. It is an excellent stone to initiate meditation. Thanks to onyx, you will find the confidence necessary to open up to others with sincerity and kindness.
THE CHARACTERISTICS OF ONYX STONE
Onyx is part of the agate family and the chalcedony family, its hardness is 7/10 on the Mohs scale. It is formed by silica deposits present in water flowing through underground rocks.
This bracelet is made from natural stones, therefore the appearance of some beads may differ slightly from the model shown.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
10mm Round Black Onyx Stone Beads
12mm round agatized dinosaur bone beads
Bone color: Fossil Agatized black and light brown sand
Finishing the dinosaur bone: Glossy hand polishing
Origin of the bone: Between the states of Colorado and Utah
Origin of Onyx: Mexico, Brazil, Madagascar
Onyx Finish: Matte Satin Polished Deep Black
Spacers: Chiseled braid surgical steel
Anti-allergenic 316L surgical steel clasp
Clasp finish: Fine jewelry diamond-plated
Braided stainless steel cable diameter 1 mm
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WHAT SIZE TO CHOOSE FOR A BRACELET
The sizes are indicative and vary depending on the type of bracelet, because of the sizes of the stones or the different settings. It is therefore not always possible to adjust them precisely.
Note the length obtained by measuring your wrist; if you do not have a flexible tape measure, you can use a thread or a strip of paper which you then measure on a ruler.
The average size of bracelets for a woman is around 19cm and 21cm for men.
Add 1cm or even 2cm as specified in the size choice located at the top of the site under the photos.
For example, if you have a wrist size of 17cm, the ideal size to choose for your bracelet is 19cm.
This also depends on how you want to wear your bracelet, tight or loose.
To wear "close to the skin": add 1 to 1.5cm to your wrist measurement and to wear "loose": add 1.5cm to 2cm to your wrist measurement.