Obsidian Jewelry

Where the name comes from: The Ancient Greek philosopher Pliny mentions "Obsidianus" a volcanic glass named after Obsius who found a similar stone in Ethiopia.
Where the stones come from: World wide in areas of a particular type of volcanic eruption - rhyolitic, where the lava has cooled extremely quickly.
Chemistry:  A volcanic glass. 70-75% Silicon dioxide, SiO2 - the remainder is magnesium and iron oxides, MgO and Fe3O4
Colors: Black, dark brown, dark green, also with a range of sheens from yellow, blue and rainbow caused by tiny included air bubbles. Snowflake obsidian has inclusions of white crystals in a black matrix.
...and another thing: As a form of glass, obsidian can form very sharp cutting edges, even today it can be used for scalpel blades which are much sharper and smoother than steel.
 
Prices correct at time of writing - subject to change
Brass and Black Obsidian Cord Unity Bracelet from Bali
Brass and Black Obsidian Cord Unity Bracelet from Bali
$26.99

Obsidian Chip Beaded Stretch Bracelets (Set of 3)
Obsidian Chip Beaded Stretch Bracelets (Set of 3)
$29.99

Obsidian Beaded Necklace Crafted in Brazil
Obsidian Beaded Necklace Crafted in Brazil
$29.99

Pointed Faceted Obsidian Pendant from Brazil
Pointed Faceted Obsidian Pendant from Brazil
$34.99

Star Motif Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Peru
Star Motif Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Peru
$35.99

Indian Obsidian Earrings Hand Made with Sterling Silver
Indian Obsidian Earrings Hand Made with Sterling Silver
$39.99

Bali Obsidian and Sterling Silver Cord Unity Bracelet
Bali Obsidian and Sterling Silver Cord Unity Bracelet
$44.99

Artisan Crafted Obsidian Stud Earrings from Peru
Artisan Crafted Obsidian Stud Earrings from Peru
$44.99

Sterling Silver Stud Earrings with Black Obsidian from Peru
Sterling Silver Stud Earrings with Black Obsidian from Peru
$44.99

Sterling Silver Stud Earrings with Obsidian Stone from Peru
Sterling Silver Stud Earrings with Obsidian Stone from Peru
$44.99

Artisan Crafted Modern Obsidian Earrings
Artisan Crafted Modern Obsidian Earrings
$47.99

Handcrafted Modern Sterling Silver Stud Obsidian Earrings
Handcrafted Modern Sterling Silver Stud Obsidian Earrings
$47.99

Obsidian 4 Strand Crochet Necklace from Brazil
Obsidian 4 Strand Crochet Necklace from Brazil
$49.99

Taxco Silver and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
Taxco Silver and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
$52.19

Silver and Obsidian Inca Chakana Stud Earrings
Silver and Obsidian Inca Chakana Stud Earrings
$52.19

Taxco Silver Stud Earrings with Obsidian from Mexico
Taxco Silver Stud Earrings with Obsidian from Mexico
$55.09

Modern Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings with Obsidian Stones
Modern Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings with Obsidian Stones
$57.99

Modern Obsidian Stud Earrings from Peru
Modern Obsidian Stud Earrings from Peru
$57.99

Hand Crafted Obsidian Cocktail Ring
Hand Crafted Obsidian Cocktail Ring
$59.49

Men
Men's Handmade Obsidian and Onyx Beaded Wristband Bracelet
$59.99

Circular Obsidian Button Earrings Handcrafted in Peru
Circular Obsidian Button Earrings Handcrafted in Peru
$59.99

Mahogany Obsidian & Sterling Silver Stud Earrings From Peru
Mahogany Obsidian & Sterling Silver Stud Earrings From Peru
$59.99

Handcrafted Modern Sterling Silver Cocktail Obsidian Ring
Handcrafted Modern Sterling Silver Cocktail Obsidian Ring
$59.99

Peruvian Square Obsidian Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Peruvian Square Obsidian Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
$62.39

Modern Taxco Silver and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
Modern Taxco Silver and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
$62.99

Artisan Crafted Silver and Obsidian Pendant Necklace
Artisan Crafted Silver and Obsidian Pendant Necklace
$63.99

Obsidian dangle earrings
Obsidian dangle earrings
$64.99

Chrysocolla and obsidian pendant necklace
Chrysocolla and obsidian pendant necklace
$64.99

Handcrafted Sterling and Obsidian Cuff Bracelet
Handcrafted Sterling and Obsidian Cuff Bracelet
$67.49

Obsidian and 950 Silver Dangle Earrings with Hooks
Obsidian and 950 Silver Dangle Earrings with Hooks
$67.49

Handmade Sterling Necklace with Black Obsidian
Handmade Sterling Necklace with Black Obsidian
$67.49

Handcrafted Silver and Black Obsidian Ring
Handcrafted Silver and Black Obsidian Ring
$68.84

Brazilian Blue Obsidian and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Brazilian Blue Obsidian and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
$69.99

Fair Trade Obsidian Dangle Earrings
Fair Trade Obsidian Dangle Earrings
$69.99

Protection Sterling Silver Dangle Obsidian Earrings
Protection Sterling Silver Dangle Obsidian Earrings
$69.99

Sterling Silver and Obsidian Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver and Obsidian Dangle Earrings
$69.99

Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver and Obsidian Spider Ring
Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver and Obsidian Spider Ring
$69.99

Peruvian Obsidian Cocktail Ring
Peruvian Obsidian Cocktail Ring
$69.99

Sterling Silver and Obsidian Eye of Horus Signet Ring
Sterling Silver and Obsidian Eye of Horus Signet Ring
$69.99

Wide Sterling Ring with Obsidian
Wide Sterling Ring with Obsidian
$69.99

Handcrafted Obsidian and Sterling Silver Rectangular Single Stone Ring
Handcrafted Obsidian and Sterling Silver Rectangular Single Stone Ring
$69.99

Obsidian Signet Ring
Obsidian Signet Ring
$69.99

Modern Taxco Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
Modern Taxco Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
$71.99

Obsidian Gemstone Pendant Necklace on Cotton Cord from Peru
Obsidian Gemstone Pendant Necklace on Cotton Cord from Peru
$79.19

Mahogany obsidian heart necklace
Mahogany obsidian heart necklace
$79.99

Modern Obsidian Collar Necklace from Brazil
Modern Obsidian Collar Necklace from Brazil
$79.99

Teardrop Black Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Peru
Teardrop Black Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Peru
$79.99

Modernist Silver and Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Modernist Silver and Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Mexico
$80.74

Obsidian and 950 Taxco Silver Earrings
Obsidian and 950 Taxco Silver Earrings
$83.29

Matte Black Obsidian and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Matte Black Obsidian and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
$84.99

Matte Black Obsidian with Sterling Silver Earrings
Matte Black Obsidian with Sterling Silver Earrings
$84.99

Men
Men's Obsidian Ring
$87.99

Obsidian Ring Sterling Silver Artisan Jewelry
Obsidian Ring Sterling Silver Artisan Jewelry
$87.99

Mahogany Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Peru
Mahogany Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Peru
$89.99

Mahogany Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Peru
Mahogany Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Peru
$89.99

Obsidian dangle earrings
Obsidian dangle earrings
$89.99

Andean Silver Necklace Set with Black Obsidian
Andean Silver Necklace Set with Black Obsidian
$89.99

Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Andean Obsidian
Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Andean Obsidian
$89.99

Hand Crafted Mahogany Obsidian Ring
Hand Crafted Mahogany Obsidian Ring
$89.99

Hand Crafted Obsidian Cocktail Ring
Hand Crafted Obsidian Cocktail Ring
$89.99

Handmade Obsidian Cocktail Ring
Handmade Obsidian Cocktail Ring
$89.99

Modern Obsidian Drop Earrings from Mexico
Modern Obsidian Drop Earrings from Mexico
$93.49

Taxco Sterling and Obsidian Bracelet
Taxco Sterling and Obsidian Bracelet
$94.99

Obsidian Circle and Sterling Silver Spiral Dangle Earrings
Obsidian Circle and Sterling Silver Spiral Dangle Earrings
$94.99

Sterling Silver and Obsidian Ring
Sterling Silver and Obsidian Ring
$95.99

Obsidian and Textured Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Obsidian and Textured Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
$97.99

Handmade Mahogany Obsidian and Silver Drop Earrings
Handmade Mahogany Obsidian and Silver Drop Earrings
$97.99

Modern Jasper and Obsidian Earrings
Modern Jasper and Obsidian Earrings
$97.99

Artisan Crafted Obsidian Pendant Necklace
Artisan Crafted Obsidian Pendant Necklace
$97.99

18k Gold-Plated and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Peru
18k Gold-Plated and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Peru
$98.99

Taxco Silver and Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Taxco Silver and Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Mexico
$98.99

Modern Men
Modern Men's Obsidian Ring
$98.99

Modern Sterling and Obsidian Cuff Bracelet
Modern Sterling and Obsidian Cuff Bracelet
$99.74

Round Black Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Peru
Round Black Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Peru
$99.99

Sterling Silver Brown Obsidian Chandelier Earrings from Peru
Sterling Silver Brown Obsidian Chandelier Earrings from Peru
$99.99

Women
Women's Obsidian and Sterling Silver Y-Necklace
$99.99

Black Obsidian Geometric Silver Cocktail Ring
Black Obsidian Geometric Silver Cocktail Ring
$99.99

Artisan Crafted Obsidian Necklace
Artisan Crafted Obsidian Necklace
$101.99

Taxco Silver Ring with Obsidian
Taxco Silver Ring with Obsidian
$102.59

Sterling Silver Necklace with Andean Black Obsidian
Sterling Silver Necklace with Andean Black Obsidian
$103.99

Contemporary Obsidian Earrings in Taxco 950 Silver
Contemporary Obsidian Earrings in Taxco 950 Silver
$104.49

Obsidian and Cultured Pearl Cocktail Ring from Mexico
Obsidian and Cultured Pearl Cocktail Ring from Mexico
$104.49

Men
Men's Obsidian Owl Ring from Bali
$104.99

Modern Peru Obsidian Single Stone Ring
Modern Peru Obsidian Single Stone Ring
$106.19

950 Silver and Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Mexico
950 Silver and Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Mexico
$107.99

Faceted Obsidian Cocktail Ring from Peru
Faceted Obsidian Cocktail Ring from Peru
$107.99

Men
Men's Obsidian Jaguar Ring Crafted in Bali
$107.99

Men
Men's Obsidian and Leather Braided Wristband Bracelet
$109.99

Men
Men's Sterling Silver, Obsidian and Sodalite Ring from Peru
$109.99

Modern Obsidian and Silver Cocktail Ring
Modern Obsidian and Silver Cocktail Ring
$109.99

Men
Men's Signet Ring with Sodalite and Obsidian
$109.99

Men
Men's Obsidian Ring
$109.99

Taxco Sterling Drop Earrings with Obsidian
Taxco Sterling Drop Earrings with Obsidian
$113.99

Men
Men's Obsidian and Sterling Silver Hawk Ring from Bali
$114.99

Mahogany obsidian pendant necklace
Mahogany obsidian pendant necklace
$119.99

Handmade Obsidian Cocktail Ring
Handmade Obsidian Cocktail Ring
$119.99

Obsidian Cocktail Ring with a Hammered Band from Mexico
Obsidian Cocktail Ring with a Hammered Band from Mexico
$123.49

Handmade Obsidian Pendant Necklace in 950 Silver
Handmade Obsidian Pendant Necklace in 950 Silver
$124.19

Peru Ornate Silver and Obsidian Single Stone Ring
Peru Ornate Silver and Obsidian Single Stone Ring
$125.99

Peru Silver and Obsidian Single Stone Ring
Peru Silver and Obsidian Single Stone Ring
$125.99

Obsidian Pendant Necklace in Taxco Silver from Mexico
Obsidian Pendant Necklace in Taxco Silver from Mexico
$142.49

Men
Men's Obsidian Fang Pendant Necklace from Bali
$147.99

Mahogany Obsidian and Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet
Mahogany Obsidian and Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet
$149.99

Obsidian and Sterling Silver Pendant Bracelet from Peru
Obsidian and Sterling Silver Pendant Bracelet from Peru
$149.99

Mahogany Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Peru
Mahogany Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Peru
$149.99

Sleek Contemporary Obsidian Women
Sleek Contemporary Obsidian Women's Ring in Taxco Silver
$151.99

Handcrafted Sterling Silver and Obsidian Necklace
Handcrafted Sterling Silver and Obsidian Necklace
$159.99

Mexican Fine Silver Cocktail Obsidian Ring
Mexican Fine Silver Cocktail Obsidian Ring
$166.24

Obsidian Necklace with 24k Gold Plate
Obsidian Necklace with 24k Gold Plate
$175.99

Unique Mahogany Obsidian Ring
Unique Mahogany Obsidian Ring
$179.99

Mahogany obsidian pendant bracelet
Mahogany obsidian pendant bracelet
$199.99

Obsidian and Silver Link Bracelet from Mexico
Obsidian and Silver Link Bracelet from Mexico
$246.49

Unique Mahogany Obsidian Pendant Necklace
Unique Mahogany Obsidian Pendant Necklace
$294.99

Handcrafted Taxco Silver and Obsidian Jewelry Set
Handcrafted Taxco Silver and Obsidian Jewelry Set
$351.49

Handmade Mahogany Obsidian Pendant Necklace
Handmade Mahogany Obsidian Pendant Necklace
$379.99

Modern Sterling Silver Link Necklace with Obsidian Jewels
Modern Sterling Silver Link Necklace with Obsidian Jewels
$620.99