The veining, banding, and colour of each piece are entirely determined by the water chemistry and mineral content at the moment of formation. No factory, no process, no human hand can replicate it. Every handle is genuinely one of a kind.
Precious Stone Collection
Quite literally jewellery for your cabinetry
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Precious stone. The finishing touch.
If you are looking for a way to make a statement, this is it
Onyx is not a material that whispers. It speaks with an authority that comes from deep within the earth itself — formed over thousands of years, banded and veined with colour that no two pieces share. It is one of the most striking natural stones in existence, and we have shaped it into something you can hold in your hand and place on your cabinetry.
Every Touch Onyx handle is a singular object. Cut from genuine natural stone, each one carries its own unique veining, its own depth of colour, its own quiet story. Not one handle in the collection is exactly the same as another.
"Precious stone. The finishing touch. Quite literally jewellery for your cabinetry."
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Pink Onyx
Warm rose and cream tones layered through ancient banding — no two pieces share the same blush.
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Green Onyx
Deep forest greens and olive veins running through translucent stone — rich, earthy, and genuinely alive.
The Material
What is onyx, and where does it come from?
Unlike granite or marble, which form under enormous heat and pressure deep within the earth's crust, onyx is born right at the surface. Mineral-rich spring water and groundwater seep through caves and fissures in the bedrock, depositing layer upon layer of calcite as they go. Over thousands of years, those accumulated layers crystallise into the extraordinary banded stone you see here. The colours — the warm rose of pink onyx, the deep green of green onyx — come from the particular minerals and trace elements present in the water during formation. Iron oxide produces the warm pinks and ambers; other minerals bring the greens and ivories. The result is a stone whose colour and pattern are entirely determined by its geological environment, which is why no two pieces are ever the same.
When you hold one of our handles, you are holding the result of a geological process that unfolded over thousands of years. It is a material with a story that far predates any building it will ever grace.
Every TouchStone handle leaves our hands professionally sealed. The sealant protects the polished surface and makes day-to-day care straightforward — but onyx still asks to be treated gently, as befits something this beautiful.
Stone, shaped by hand
"The veins in onyx are the earth's own handwriting. We would never dream of covering them up."
Behind the craft
Craft & Process
Every cut, every polish — seen here in real time
How it is made
From raw stone to finished handle
Making a handle from natural stone is an exercise in patience and skill. The material demands respect — it cannot be rushed, and it cannot forgive shortcuts.
Source
The stone is hand-selected
Every block of onyx is assessed by hand for veining quality, colour consistency, and structural integrity. Only stone that meets our standard makes the cut.
Cut
Precision diamond cutting
The stone is cut to rough shape — revealing the interior for the first time. The veins, the translucency, the colour — visible now for the first time in thousands of years.
Shape
Ground to the final profile
The rough cut is progressively ground to the finished handle shape. Each pass brings it closer to the object that will grace your cabinetry for decades.
Polish
Hand polished to a mirror finish
Taken through increasingly fine grits until the surface achieves its depth and lustre. The polish is not a coating — it is the stone itself, perfected.
Inspect & fit
Individually inspected, hardware fitted
Every handle is inspected before fixings are attached. The hardware is chosen to complement the stone — not fight against it. Only then does it leave our hands.
Each one unique
Why choose stone
The case for onyx on your cabinetry
No two are the same
Every handle carries a pattern that has never existed before and will never exist again. Your home is genuinely, irreducibly unique — and no factory on earth can replicate it.
Beauty that holds
Sealed and cared for properly, onyx retains its extraordinary polished surface indefinitely. This is not a material that fades or ages into something lesser — it stays exactly as striking as the day it was installed.
A genuine talking point
We have yet to hear of anyone who notices an onyx handle and says nothing. It is the finishing touch that turns a beautiful room into an unforgettable one.
The material of antiquity
Onyx was coveted in the palaces of ancient Egypt and in Roman jewellery. Choosing it for your home places you in a tradition of extraordinary taste that spans millennia.
The Collection
Every piece, its own story
Scroll to explore the full range — each handle photographed individually, because each one is genuinely different.
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"If cabinetry handles are jewellery for your home, then onyx is the gemstone. Set in your kitchen, your bathroom, your wardrobe — it transforms a surface into something you would not be surprised to find behind glass."
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Living with onyx
How to care for your stone handles
Onyx is a genuinely precious material — and like all precious things, it rewards a little care. Your handles arrive professionally sealed, which offers meaningful protection. But onyx is softer and more reactive than harder stones like granite, so it does ask to be treated with some consideration.
Read the full care & installation guideArrives sealedEvery handle is professionally sealed before it leaves us. This protects the polished surface and makes everyday cleaning simple — but the sealant is not a permanent barrier, and care is still important.
Daily cleaningA soft, damp cloth is all you need. Wipe dry immediately — onyx is reactive to standing moisture and does not appreciate prolonged contact with water.
Avoid acids and harsh productsOnyx will etch on contact with acidic substances — vinegar, lemon juice, many common household cleaners. Always use mild, pH-neutral soap and water. Once etched, the surface cannot be easily restored.
Handle with careOnyx is softer than granite or quartzite and can chip if knocked. It is a decorative stone — it will reward you with extraordinary beauty in return for a little respect.
Expect natural variationBecause every handle is cut from real stone, there will always be variation between pieces. This is not a defect — it is the point. No one else in the world has exactly what you have.