Black Onyx Pentagram Earrings

These earrings pair small black onyx beads with a pewter five-pointed star, hung from hypoallergenic surgical steel wires. Deep, glossy black and quietly witchy, they bring the grounding weight of onyx and the elemental symbolism of the star into an everyday pair, about 2 1/8 inches in total drop.

Wear them when you want a little grounded protection that moves with you.

Key Features of These Black Onyx Pentagram Earrings

Black onyx and a pewter star. Glossy 1/4 inch black onyx beads paired with a 1/2 inch pewter five-pointed star.

Hypoallergenic wires. Surgical steel ear wires, a good choice for sensitive ears.

Everyday drop. About 2 1/8 inches in total length, light and comfortable for daily wear.

Product Details

• Black onyx beads, about 1/4 inch, with a 1/2 inch pewter five-pointed star
• Hypoallergenic surgical steel ear wires
• About 2 1/8 inches in total length
• SKU: JECBON
• Black onyx is commonly dyed to achieve an even black; see FAQ

The Spiritual Significance

Black onyx has been carried as a stone of strength and protection since antiquity, worn by Roman soldiers and carved into seals and cameos. Its deep, even black has long been associated with grounding, steadiness, and standing firm. Scott Cunningham associates onyx with the planet Saturn and the element of earth, and many link it to the root chakra.

The five-pointed star adds the elements, earth, air, fire, and water, crowned by spirit, a symbol of protection and wholeness in Western magic. Together, onyx and star make these earrings a small, wearable expression of grounding and protection for everyday ritual life.

How To Use These Earrings

1. Cleanse them with incense smoke or moonlight, and set an intention for grounding or protection.
2. Wear them through ritual or daily life when you want steady, protective energy close.
3. Hold them briefly before putting them on, focusing on feeling grounded and centered.
4. Keep them dry and store them safely to protect the onyx and the wires.
5. Re-cleanse whenever they feel heavy.

Pairs Well With

• White Sage Smudge Sticks to cleanse the earrings and your space before ritual.
• White Selenite Wand to rest them on and recharge between wears.
• Black Tourmaline Bracelet, 8mm to layer grounding protection on the wrist.
• Smoky Quartz Bracelet, 8mm to reinforce the earthy, grounding theme.
• Clear Quartz Polygon to amplify intention in your practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the black onyx natural or dyed?

Most black onyx on the market, including in jewelry like this, is dyed to achieve a deep, even black, since naturally solid-black onyx is uncommon. It is still genuine chalcedony, and is worked with the same way. We note the dyeing so you can choose with full information.

Are the earrings good for sensitive ears?

Yes. The ear wires are hypoallergenic surgical steel, a common choice for people whose ears react to other metals. As always, if you have very sensitive ears, give them a gentle wipe before first wear.

What is black onyx good for?

In crystal practice onyx is associated with strength, grounding, and protection. Cunningham ties it to Saturn and earth, and many link it to the root chakra. People wear it to feel steady, protected, and able to stand their ground.

Is the pentagram a negative symbol?

No. The five-pointed star is an old symbol of the elements and of protection, used across many traditions. Worn point-up, it represents spirit over the elements, and in Witchcraft and Paganism it stands for wholeness and safeguarding.

How do I care for them?

Keep them dry and away from harsh chemicals and perfumes, which can affect dyed stone. Cleanse the onyx with smoke or moonlight rather than water, and store the pair safely so the beads and wires stay in good condition.