| Black onyx stud earrings are a favorite among | | | | catchers. However, for those who really want to |
| jewelers. The beauty of the stone alone is breath | | | | make a statement, 100 mm black onyx studs are |
| taking, but combined with its hardness and ability to | | | | recommended. Just be careful as they tend to be |
| blend and contrast with other metals, they are very | | | | heavier and can stress the holes in the ears. It's not |
| widely used. Onyx earrings are making a comeback | | | | recommended for young children to wear big studs, as |
| nowadays, and have been making huge waves in the | | | | their earlobes are too small. |
| fashion world. | | | | Traditionally, the fittings for black onyx stud earrings |
| According to a census by the United States Census | | | | are in either 14 or 18 k yellow gold. However, other |
| Bureau, by December of 2009, 6.802 billion human | | | | popular settings like white gold and sterling silver are |
| beings inhabit this planet. China and India hold most of | | | | also commonly used as an alternative. Because onyx |
| the population, and the rest are spread all over the | | | | is very versatile, and is quite hard, with its deep black |
| glove. All in all, that's about 1500 different culture groups | | | | colors, a lot of metals complement this stone. |
| around the world. Every culture is different, but they all | | | | Stainless steel is a cheap alternative to the precious |
| have something in common: they all use stud earrings. | | | | metal varieties. It is non-corrosive, so the onyx won't |
| Stud earrings are the most widely used design of | | | | be damaged. This is a common metal for men who |
| earrings all over the world. From indigenous people, | | | | want a simple look with clean lines. Another alternative, |
| corporate types, teenagers, babies to rock stars - | | | | titanium, is the 'space-metal' that enables those who |
| everyone has stud earrings. There was a time when | | | | have sensitive skin, as the metal is hypo-allergenic. |
| stud earrings were used solely by women. The late | | | | Meanwhile, a pair of Onyx earrings set in platinum will |
| sixties and seventies played a part in making stud | | | | really look elegant and interesting. |
| earrings usable and wearable by both men and | | | | While dangling and hoop earrings are usually only used |
| women. | | | | by women, men use flesh tunnel earrings. Stud |
| Polished black onyx can be fitted into any stud earring. | | | | earrings in general are androgynous, and can work for |
| Perfectly round or oval ones are the most popular, but | | | | both men and women. While some men are a little |
| they come in a lot of other cuts like teardrop, square, | | | | hesitant to try studs set with other gemstones, with |
| triangle, and pear. Usually, a black onyx stud for a girl | | | | black onyx is simple enough to pair with anything. For |
| would be 3 mm in diameter. However, this is not the | | | | women, Onyx earrings are a great alternative to bulky |
| only size available. Some measure 6-9 mm, and are | | | | hoops and dangle earrings. |
| medium sized. These Onyx earrings are usually eye | | | | |