Mentioned seven times in the Bible, onyx is a powerful ancient stone, believed to provide protection from evil. The Persians, Indians, Romans and Greeks all used it as a talisman, rubbing its smooth surface to give them the focus and courage they needed to go into battle, and the good fortune to come out the other side. Rachel Entwistle named the pendant after Apollo, the prophetic god of the Delphi Oracle, and one of the original "averters of evil".
The teardrop shape of this gold pendant echoes the onyx cave origins – drops of water falling from stalactites, evaporating over the centuries to create a mineral-rich stone.
Clean, modernist lines give this onyx necklace a classic, timeless quality, perfect for layering or wearing solo for a pared-back look.