Journal
Here we share notes from the atelier, material discoveries, architectural stories, and details from the world of onyx.
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Onyx colors: which spaces suit honey, blue, river, orange, and white onyx?
How do the five onyx types look unlit and lit, and which rooms, palettes, and materials do they suit? A guide to choosing an...
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How is an onyx lamp made? Five steps from block to lamp
Block selection, reading the veins, 6–12 mm carving, polishing, and assembly: the five production steps of a handmade onyx lamp in the Izmir atelier,...
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How to tell if onyx is real: distinguishing it from resin, glass, and artificial stone
Five checks that do not harm the stone for telling resin, glass, and printed imitations from natural onyx, the tests to avoid, and Nyxora’s...
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What is onyx? Formation, types, and how it differs from marble
How onyx stone forms, the difference between mineralogical onyx and onyx marble, why it lets light pass through, and its five main colors, all...
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Onyx lamp care: a guide to cleaning, placement, and a long life
What you need to know to protect your onyx lamp for many years, from cleaning with a dry microfiber cloth and the right placement...
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Why does onyx let light pass through?
The calcite structure of onyx holds light within rather than reflecting it; the veins emerge in a soft, amber glow.
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