{"product_id":"grey-banded-onyx-sphere-with-stand-polished-crystal-ball-flowing-grey-and-white-banding-natural-mineral-sphere-1-17-lbs","title":"Grey Banded Onyx Sphere with Stand. Polished Crystal Ball, Flowing Grey and White Banding, Natural Mineral Sphere, 1.17 lbs","description":"Quiet, calm, and impossible to stop looking at. This sphere has the energy of a cloudy sky right before rain, soft greys flowing into white in concentric bands that wrap the entire surface like slow-motion weather. It is understated in the best possible way. The kind of piece that does not demand attention but holds it once you notice.\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrey banded onyx forms in layers over millions of years as mineral-rich water deposits thin sheets of calcite and aragonite inside volcanic cavities. Each band represents a different moment in geological time, a slightly different mineral concentration, a subtle shift in temperature or chemistry. When polished into a sphere, those layers wrap around the surface in flowing, organic patterns that look different every time you turn it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular sphere has beautiful contrast between soft dove grey and creamy white bands, with occasional warm amber tones peeking through in certain areas. The polish is smooth and has a subtle luster that catches light softly rather than sharply. It feels substantial in your hand at over a pound, cool and grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a clear acrylic stand and looks stunning on any surface. The neutral tones mean it fits into any aesthetic without competing. On a nightstand, a bookshelf, a meditation space, it just works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn crystal healing traditions, onyx is considered one of the most powerful grounding and protective stones. It is associated with the root chakra and valued for its calming, stabilizing energy. Practitioners use it to absorb and transform negative energy, support emotional balance during stressful times, and build inner strength. It is the stone you reach for when you need to feel steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone: Grey Banded Onyx (Calcite\/Aragonite)\u003cbr\u003e\nForm: Polished sphere with clear acrylic stand\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter: 1.29\"\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 1.17 lbs (531g)\u003cbr\u003e\nColor: Flowing grey and white banding with subtle amber accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural stone, not a factory product. You will find small surface textures, natural variations in banding, and subtle shifts in color. That is not a flaw. That is geology at its most meditative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen shown in these photos. This is a one of a kind piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery crystal in our shop is hand-selected and photographed individually. Because natural minerals are delicate and can be damaged by the stress of shipping, we are unable to accept returns. If your item arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photos and we will make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShips carefully wrapped and cushioned from Cypress, TX.\u003c\/p\u003e]]\u0026gt;","brand":"Gems \u0026 Stems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43834367934542,"sku":"GBO-SP-01","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/5666\/5166\/files\/lifestyle-marble.jpg?v=1780683239","url":"https:\/\/shopgemsandstems.com\/products\/grey-banded-onyx-sphere-with-stand-polished-crystal-ball-flowing-grey-and-white-banding-natural-mineral-sphere-1-17-lbs","provider":"Gems \u0026 Stems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}