An inspiring lotus flower shimmers with the black tones of the onyx stone. Rising through the mud to blossom in the sun, the lotus represents transformation and triumph over obstacles. Black onyx is often associated with protection and strength.
- Lotus gemstone earrings
- Sterling silver with genuine black onyx stones
- Marquise (faceted) stone inlays
- Lotuses are 0.625 x 0.75 inches
- Made in India
Due to the nature of real gemstone, this item will feature natural variations in color, details, and overall appearance. Such characteristics enhance the artistry of each individual piece.
design: An openwork lotus blossom in sterling silver cradles a faceted marquise black onyx center, with a fan of round onyx accents beneath echoing dewdrops caught at the base of the flower.
size: Lotus motif measures 0.625 x 0.75 inches; total drop length not specified.
material: Sterling silver with genuine black onyx gemstones.
features: Openwork lotus design, faceted marquise stone inlay, fan of round onyx accents, French wire hooks, handcrafted in India
care: Wipe gently with a soft polishing cloth and store away from moisture to keep the silver from tarnishing.
disclaimer: As genuine gemstones, the onyx will show natural variations in color and depth from piece to piece, a mark of its individuality rather than a flaw.
Meaning & Intention
The lotus is one of the most enduring images in Eastern spiritual traditions, prized because of how it grows: rooted in muddy water, it pushes upward through darkness to open, unblemished, in full sunlight. That journey has long stood for the human capacity to rise above difficulty and emerge whole. Here, the flower is rendered in open silver linework, its petals unfurled as if caught in the very moment of blossoming.
Set at its heart is black onyx, a stone long associated with grounding, protection, and inner strength. Where the lotus speaks to transformation, the onyx speaks to the steadiness needed to see it through. The fan of smaller onyx stones beneath the petals adds weight and presence, like drops of the very water the lotus has risen from.
Worn together, lotus and onyx tell a fuller story than either could alone: not just the aspiration to bloom, but the fortitude to keep rising each time life asks you to.
Slipped on in the morning, these earrings work like a small, quiet checkpoint — a reminder, each time they catch the light, that whatever the day brings, you have already proven you can rise through harder things. They move easily from meditation cushion to meeting room, a piece of grounded intention worn close to the face where you'll notice it most.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone drawn to symbolic jewelry that pairs resilience with quiet elegance
- Purpose: Everyday wear, meditation practice, gifting for a milestone or new beginning, grounding during stressful periods
- Suggested Mantra: I rise through what grounds me
- Intention: Transformation, Strength, Protection, Grounding
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra
- Gemstone: Black Onyx
- Metal: Sterling Silver
Black onyx has been valued across cultures as a stone of protection and quiet fortitude, believed to absorb and transform negative energy while helping its wearer stay grounded amid change. Its deep, matte-to-glossy black draws the eye inward rather than reflecting it outward, which is part of why it's so often chosen for pieces meant to support focus, resilience, and steady emotional footing.
Questions & Guidance
What gemstone is used in these earrings?
Each earring features genuine black onyx, including a faceted marquise stone at the center of the lotus and smaller round stones fanned beneath it.
What size are the earrings?
The lotus portion of each earring measures 0.625 x 0.75 inches; the earring wires add additional length.
What type of earring backs do they have?
They hang from simple sterling silver French hook wires.
Will the onyx look exactly like the photo?
Because black onyx is a natural gemstone, slight variations in color and clarity are normal and give each pair its own character.
Are these good for sensitive ears?
Sterling silver is a popular choice for sensitive skin, though as with any metal, individual sensitivities can vary.
