Green Onyx is among the most striking translucent stones available – a banded green onyx that transforms completely when lit from behind, shifting from a quiet mineral surface to a glowing, jade-like panel.
Backlit Green Onyx: Two Trends in One Material
Green as the dominant interior colour and backlit stone as the signature luxury feature converged in 2026, and green onyx is where they meet. It has become one of the most requested materials for hotel bars, spa receptions and private wellness suites – anywhere the design intent is for the wall itself to be the light source.
Appearance & Finish Options
Translucent green banding ranges from pale jade through to deeper emerald, with cream, white and amber layers running between. Unlit, it reads as a soft banded green stone. Backlit, the bands separate into distinct luminous strata and the colour saturates dramatically. Every slab differs, and orientation strongly affects the final composition.
Best Applications
- Backlit feature walls, bar fronts and reception desks
- Illuminated bathroom vanity fronts and mirror surrounds
- Spa, wellness and pool-area light panels
- Decorative tabletops and display plinths
Slab Sizes, Finishes & Fabrication
Supplied in 20 mm for backlit panels (18 mm on request for maximum light transmission) and 30 mm for horizontal use. Fibreglass-mesh or clear-resin backing is standard; specify clear resin where backlighting is planned. Use uniform LED sheet lighting rather than point sources, and allow for the natural fragility of onyx during handling and installation.
Why Buy From Stonelink
Stonelink quarries, processes and exports natural stone direct to importers, fabricators, architects and developers worldwide. We supply full slabs, bookmatched sets and cut-to-size, with slab photography before shipment, container and LCL consolidation, and export documentation handled in-house.
Design Guides & Buying Advice
- Green Onyx: Translucent Luxury for Backlit Features
- Backlit Onyx: Turning Stone Into Light
- Onyx for Luxury Bathrooms & Bars
Related Natural Stones
Compare with Pink Onyx, White Onyx, Verde Alpi Marble, or browse the full Onyx Slabs collection.
Request a quote: send us your slab quantity, thickness and finish requirements and our team will revert with current availability, slab photos and CIF pricing. Contact Stonelink.
