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Crystal guide · Stones A–Z
Sardonyx
the cameo stoneA banded stone of straight, even layers. The Romans carved it into cameos and seals. Traditionally kept for protection, strength and steady confidence.
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Said to help withProtection, strength and confidence
ChakraRoot
Zodiac[PLACEHOLDER: signs from The Crystal Bible]
ColourBands of brown, red, black and white
Hardness6.5 to 7 out of 10, fine for everyday handling
What it isBanded chalcedony with straight layers of sard and onyx
Meaning
What sardonyx is said to do
Where the name comes from
Its name joins sard, a red-brown chalcedony thought to be named after the ancient city of Sardis, and onyx, Greek for “fingernail”. The Romans carved its layers into cameos and seal rings.
Its even, steady layers have made it a stone for strength and protection.
Crystal meanings describe tradition and belief, not medical advice.
Traditionally said to help with
ProtectionAn old protective stone in crystal tradition.
StrengthIts steady layers are linked with strength and willpower.
ConfidenceTraditionally kept close for feeling sure of yourself.
SteadinessLinked with the root chakra, for feeling grounded.
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Everyday sardonyx
How to use it
1On your deskA tower in view through a demanding week.
2By the doorA protective stone by the front door, by tradition.
3In good lightIts bands show best with light from the side.
4As a giftA stone with a Roman story for a history lover.
Care card
Looking after your sardonyx
Careful with dyed piecesNatural sardonyx won’t fade, but black-and-white banded stones are often dyed and can fade in strong sun. [PLACEHOLDER: confirm whether our black sardonyx is dyed.]
Cleanse it now and thenLeave it in moonlight overnight, on a selenite plate, or next to a singing bowl.
Water is fineRinse it and dry it straight away. Skip salt and harsh cleaners.
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Crystal guide · Stones A–Z
Sardonyx
the cameo stoneBanded in straight layers, carved by the Romans. Traditionally kept for protection.
Shop sardonyx · from £5.44Said to help withProtection, strength and confidence
ChakraRoot
Zodiac[PLACEHOLDER: signs from The Crystal Bible]
ColourBands of brown, red, black and white
Hardness6.5 to 7 out of 10, fine for everyday handling
What it isBanded chalcedony with straight layers of sard and onyx
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What sardonyx is said to do
It joins sard, after the ancient city of Sardis, and onyx, Greek for “fingernail”. The Romans carved it into cameos.
ProtectionAn old protective stone in crystal tradition.
StrengthIts steady layers are linked with strength and willpower.
ConfidenceTraditionally kept close for feeling sure of yourself.
SteadinessLinked with the root chakra, for feeling grounded.
Care cardLooking after your sardonyx
Careful with dyed piecesNatural sardonyx won’t fade, but black-and-white banded stones are often dyed and can fade in strong sun. [PLACEHOLDER: confirm whether our black sardonyx is dyed.]
Cleanse it now and thenLeave it in moonlight overnight, on a selenite plate, or next to a singing bowl.
Water is fineRinse it and dry it straight away. Skip salt and harsh cleaners.
How to use it
1On your deskA tower in view through a demanding week.
2By the doorA protective stone by the front door, by tradition.
3In good lightIts bands show best with light from the side.
4As a giftA stone with a Roman story for a history lover.
Sardonyx, answered
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