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Obsidian Jewelry

When lava cools too fast to crystallize, it sets into a dark glass, obsidian, and obsidian jewelry has kept that crispness. Once polished, its surface turns so smooth you can almost see yourself in it, as in the water of a well. It’s known as a protective stone, and one that favors introspection, when you take stock before moving on.

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Aquila, Unisex Gold Sheen Obsidian Pendant at rest, a polished black drop under a round bead and a braided knot.
Unisex gold sheen obsidian pendant worn, seen in three-quarter view, on its black cord.
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Aquila, Unisex Gold Sheen Obsidian Pendant

$53.00

A teardrop of gold sheen obsidian, about 24 x 30 mm, black and polished, on an adjustable cord: a pendant for a man's neck as much as a woman's.

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A stone, a style,
your story.

A few pointers to find what feels like you.

Three obsidians to know

Black obsidian offers a true black, glossy once polished. Gold sheen obsidian hides a bronze-gold veil beneath that black, caused by fine inclusions, which only shows when it moves. Rainbow obsidian, finally, reveals iridescent hues. All of them are still glass, more brittle than they look: best not to drop them.

A mirror turned inward

The Aztecs were already polishing obsidian into mirrors, and the image stuck. It’s seen as a stone of protection and introspection: holding your boundaries against the outside world, then looking yourself in the eye, without indulgence or harshness. It’s a stone you keep for yourself more than one you show off.

Lots of pendants, and more

Pendants lead the way, on braided cord or on rope, often designed for men and women alike. Then come beaded bracelets, in solid black or mixed, a few silver-tone rings, and, beyond jewelry, palm stones to keep in your pocket, orgonites, and small figurines.

Tiger’s eye as a neighbor

Neutral, it goes with everything, but tiger’s eye and hematite are its most frequent companions: the gold of one and the metallic gray of the other draw it out of its reserve. You can give it for a new job, a move, a year when someone decides to clear things out.

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