Onyx Value & Market Price
A market-wide average across qualities and sizes. Your stone's value depends on carat, color, clarity, cut, treatment, and origin.
About onyx
Onyx is a striking banded variety of chalcedony, known for its rich black color often accented with white or brown bands. It has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for various jewelry applications, commonly cut into cabochons or beads.
Where onyx comes from
- Brazil (~30% of supply)
- India (~25% of supply)
- Uruguay (~20% of supply)
- Madagascar (~12% of supply)
What is your onyx worth?
Market averages will not price your stone. GemstoneAI identifies gems and jewelry from a photo, checks authenticity and treatment signals, and gives you a real market valuation in seconds. Free to try.
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What onyx jewelry is worth
The middle first-read value from GemstoneAI scans of each kind of onyx jewelry. All jewelry values from real scans.
- Gold onyx ring: $580, from 10 scans
How much is onyx worth?
The GemstoneAI market index for onyx is $5.00 per carat as of 2026-11-09. That is a market-wide average across qualities, not a quote for a specific stone. Individual value depends on carat, color, clarity, cut, treatment, and origin.
How can I tell if my onyx is real?
Visual tests alone are unreliable. GemstoneAI identifies the stone from a photo, shows what else it could be, and estimates market value. It is free to try.
Is onyx a good investment?
Gem prices move on supply, demand, and metal markets; treat any single stone as a collectible first and an asset second.