Earth’s Beautiful Creation – Onyx Lamps
One of the most beautiful artistic creations that Zonies Galleria carries is the Onyx Lamps. Each one, direct from the earth’s tapestry of rainbow crystals is unique and one of a kind. These beautiful rock/crystal lamps are handmade and come in various shapes, colors, and sizes. The stone itself is harvested in Mexico – known for the finest quarries of Onyx. Each piece is cut from a single section/vein of onyx. The cylinder shaped Onyx lamps are taken from a single solid chunk of raw Onyx then cut, hollowed out, sanded smooth, and then a light fixture or two are added. The squares and rectangle Onyx lamps are also taken from a single slab of Onyx then cut, polished, and mitered together (think of granite counter tops) with the addition of light fixtures. These beautiful lamps can range in size from one foot tall to six feet. Onyx is known for its variety of bright colors and translucent properties. It is an extremely hard crystal, yet glows when lit up.What is Onyx and How is it Formed?
Onyx/Chalcedony is calcified sediment from lakes and ponds that are millions of years old. The different colors come from the mineral content of the sediment and pressure created as more mass accumulates on top of it over a vast period of time. Many of the color combinations are limited based on the veins uncovered and the minerals in that vein. This means that when one connects with a piece, its best to purchase it as the color combination may never be found again.A Rainbow of Colors
Onyx comes in a wide variety of colors. Some even contain shapes of stalactites and other anomalies. Below is a list of colors we have had and may currently have in our gallery:- Aqua
- Pink
- Emerald Green and Variations of Green
- Light, Dark, and Neon Blue
- Earth Tones – Brown, Black, Grey
- Yellow
- Orange
- Red
- Purple
- Clear
- White