This hinged bangle opens wide to accommodate a larger wrist and features a simple yet very strong lock, taking advantage of the thick material. Onyx and tigers eye are inlayed in a checkerboard pattern along one side. Excellent condition.
The hallmark tells us that this bangle was made after 1979, in Mexico City, by the 63rd metalsmith to register under the letter B. 950 denotes silver of 95% purity, a higher purity than sterling silver.
The use of Tigers Eye dates back to ancient civilizations where it was revered for its protective and strengthening properties. Roman soldiers wore it to protect them in battle. In ancient Egypt, the stone was associated with the sun god Ra, holding the intense power of the midday sun.
Tiger's Eye is named for its chatoyancy, a vertical luminescent band that resembles a cat's eye. It is the planetary stone for Gemini.
SARDONYX
Onyx
Onyx, derived from the Greek word "onux" meaning "claw," has a rich history spanning millennia, used in jewelry, carvings, and decorative arts. It was believed to ward off negative energy, provide inner harmony, and symbolize rebirth or new beginnings.
Stamp seal, Iran or Mesopotamia ca. 3rd-7th century CE
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