Sardonyx
banded orange-brown carnelian stone
GenderBoyOriginGreek (combination of 'sard' and 'onyx')Say itSAR-doh-niksPopularityextremely rare
Pronounced SAR-doh-niks
About the name Sardonyx
Sardonyx bands warm orange-brown carnelian with white onyx layers, prized for ancient carved seals. It's a bold, historic name with striking pattern.
bold, striking, and historically grounded
Fun fact
Sardonyx was a favorite stone for ancient Roman signet rings because wax doesn't stick to it.
Nicknames for Sardonyx
SardoNyx
Variations
SardoNyx