Captivating Oval Onyx Coffee Table
The history behind onyx is rich and colorful. The word onyx comes the Greek word, which means nail of a finger or claw. Legend says that one day while Venus was sleeping Eros/Cupid cut her fingernails and left the clippings scattered on the ground. Because no part of a heavenly body can die, the gods turned them into stone, which later becomes known as onyx. Today, the stone is a symbolic for many occasions. Onyx is the Mystical birthstone for the month of December, as well as the birthstone for the Zodiac sign of Leo. Onyx is also given on the 7th and 10th wedding anniversary. This is a wonderful coffee table that will be a fantastic accent piece in any room of your home. The onyx is a wonderful pearly cream with brown color. It must be noted that there are two small nicks in the onyx, but could very easily covered by a doily or plant. The brass base is a wonderful gold color and wonderfully detailed in its casting. Notice the edging along the onyx top it created with an intertwining rope and floral design. It is really a lovely piece that will look outstanding in a bedroom, living room, or sitting area.