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Vintage-style bracelet with likely black onyx and yellow-and-white jasper or agate cabochon (Onyx (cryptocrystalline quartz, SiO₂); central stone appears to be patterned jasper or agate (chalcedony, SiO₂), though identification from the image is uncertain) — gemstone
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Vintage-style bracelet with likely black onyx and yellow-and-white jasper or agate cabochon

Onyx (cryptocrystalline quartz, SiO₂); central stone appears to be patterned jasper or agate (chalcedony, SiO₂), though identification from the image is uncertain

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Polished cabochons with glossy luster; quartz varieties have hardness about 6.5–7 Mohs and lack visible crystal faces. The black stones and central yellow-white stone are set in copper-colored metal; the central pattern may be natural or treated.

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Physical properties

Polished cabochons with glossy luster; quartz varieties have hardness about 6.5–7 Mohs and lack visible crystal faces. The black stones and central yellow-white stone are set in copper-colored metal; the central pattern may be natural or treated.

Formation & geological history

Onyx and jasper/agate form as silica-rich deposits in veins or cavities, often through successive mineral deposition. Their geological ages vary by deposit; the bracelet itself is a processed jewelry item.

Uses & applications

Decorative jewelry and collecting; these stones are commonly cut and polished for cabochons, beads, and ornaments.

Geological facts

The rounded, domed stones are cabochons, a cut that emphasizes color and pattern rather than sparkle.

Field identification & locations

Black onyx is typically uniformly dark and opaque; jasper is opaque and patterned, while agate is often translucent at thin edges. Confirm the central stone and whether any color treatment is present through gemological testing; the metal setting is not identifiable from the photo.