Natural Brazilian Onyx - LARGE - Symbol of Christian...

Very special collar made of polished oval pieces composed of: - Natural Brazilian Onyx - FIRST QUALITY The beads are strung on a thread of quality silk/cotton blend with a knot in each piece. The relation of black onyx with Christianity is based mainly on its biblical mentions in the Old Testament, where it is described as a stone of great sacred value, as well as in its subsequent theological symbolism and use in liturgy. Throughout the history of the Church, theologians and biblical scholars have interpreted onyx under mystical symbolism: Firmness and Resistance: Because of its hardness and solidity, Christianity adopted onyx as a symbol of spiritual strength, perseverance in faith and resistance to temptations. It evokes the idea of leaning on God as an unchanging rock Justice and Humility: As a chalcedony stone that often interleaves dark and light layers (white and black), some interpreters of the paleochristian era saw in it the duality of the believer: the sobriety or darkness of the earthly human condition united with the light of divine grace Mineral: Black onyx from Brazil - FIRST QUALITY Bead shape: Flat oval polished pieces Piece size: approximately 31 mm Collar length: 87 cm - VERY LONG Has been professionally hand-wired with a knot in each natural onyx piece Thread quality: silk/cotton blend Gift box and protective bag The exhibitor bust measures 22 cm in circumference (not auctioned) The photos are part of the descriptio

Estimate:£10.9

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