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
Natural Obsidian Beaded Stretch Bracelet Handmade in India
Natural Obsidian Beaded Stretch Bracelet Handmade in India
$23

Brass and Black Obsidian Cord Unity Bracelet from Bali
Brass and Black Obsidian Cord Unity Bracelet from Bali
$29

Handcrafted Obsidian Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Thailand
Handcrafted Obsidian Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Thailand
$29

Unisex Handcrafted Stretch Bracelet with Obsidian Beads
Unisex Handcrafted Stretch Bracelet with Obsidian Beads
$29

Amethyst and Obsidian Beaded Bracelet with Golden Accents
Amethyst and Obsidian Beaded Bracelet with Golden Accents
$34

Aquamarine Obsidian Onyx Yoga Tridatu Men
Aquamarine Obsidian Onyx Yoga Tridatu Men's Pendant Bracelet
$34

Fluorite Obsidian Amethyst Onyx Yoga Tridatu Men
Fluorite Obsidian Amethyst Onyx Yoga Tridatu Men's Bracelet
$34

Men
Men's Aquamarine Obsidian Sandstone Onyx Tridatu Bracelet
$34

Onyx and Obsidian Beaded Yoga Tridatu Bracelet for Men
Onyx and Obsidian Beaded Yoga Tridatu Bracelet for Men
$34

Sterling Silver Stud Earrings with Black Obsidian from Peru
Sterling Silver Stud Earrings with Black Obsidian from Peru
$35.99

Adjustable Inspirational Onyx and Obsidian Beaded Bracelet
Adjustable Inspirational Onyx and Obsidian Beaded Bracelet
$37

Men
Men's Bloodstone Obsidian Aquamarine Onyx Tridatu Bracelet
$37.95

Adjustable Natural Obsidian and Lava Stone Beaded Bracelet
Adjustable Natural Obsidian and Lava Stone Beaded Bracelet
$39

Indian Obsidian Earrings Hand Made with Sterling Silver
Indian Obsidian Earrings Hand Made with Sterling Silver
$39

Artisan Crafted Obsidian Stud Earrings from Peru
Artisan Crafted Obsidian Stud Earrings from Peru
$44

Bali Obsidian and Sterling Silver Cord Unity Bracelet
Bali Obsidian and Sterling Silver Cord Unity Bracelet
$47

Unisex Adjustable Hematite and Obsidian Beaded Bracelet
Unisex Adjustable Hematite and Obsidian Beaded Bracelet
$47

Sterling Silver Stud Earrings with Obsidian Stone from Peru
Sterling Silver Stud Earrings with Obsidian Stone from Peru
$47

Artisan Crafted Modern Obsidian Earrings
Artisan Crafted Modern Obsidian Earrings
$49

Star Motif Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Peru
Star Motif Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Peru
$49

Speckled Modern Obsidian Jasper Silver Dangle Earrings
Speckled Modern Obsidian Jasper Silver Dangle Earrings
$57

Men
Men's Handmade Obsidian and Onyx Beaded Wristband Bracelet
$59

Taxco Silver and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
Taxco Silver and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
$59

Taxco Silver Stud Earrings with Obsidian from Mexico
Taxco Silver Stud Earrings with Obsidian from Mexico
$59

Handcrafted Modern Sterling Silver Cocktail Obsidian Ring
Handcrafted Modern Sterling Silver Cocktail Obsidian Ring
$59

Protection Sterling Silver Dangle Obsidian Earrings
Protection Sterling Silver Dangle Obsidian Earrings
$64

Mahogany Obsidian & Sterling Silver Stud Earrings From Peru
Mahogany Obsidian & Sterling Silver Stud Earrings From Peru
$64

Taxco Silver Necklace with Obsidian Pendant from Mexico
Taxco Silver Necklace with Obsidian Pendant from Mexico
$69

Wide Sterling Ring with Obsidian
Wide Sterling Ring with Obsidian
$69

Obsidian Signet Ring
Obsidian Signet Ring
$69

High-Polished Modern Natural Obsidian Wrap Ring from Mexico
High-Polished Modern Natural Obsidian Wrap Ring from Mexico
$69

Avant-Garde Natural Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
Avant-Garde Natural Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
$74

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

18k Gold-Plated and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Peru
18k Gold-Plated and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Peru
$80.1

Men
Men's Obsidian Pendant Necklace Crafted in Bali
$87

Obsidian Ring Sterling Silver Artisan Jewelry
Obsidian Ring Sterling Silver Artisan Jewelry
$89

Modernist Silver and Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Modernist Silver and Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Mexico
$94

Modern Men
Modern Men's Obsidian Ring
$98.99

Obsidian and 950 Taxco Silver Earrings
Obsidian and 950 Taxco Silver Earrings
$99

Sterling Silver Brown Obsidian Chandelier Earrings from Peru
Sterling Silver Brown Obsidian Chandelier Earrings from Peru
$99

Men
Men's Obsidian Jaguar Ring Crafted in Bali
$99

Men
Men's Obsidian Owl Ring from Bali
$99

Obsidian and Cultured Pearl Cocktail Ring from Mexico
Obsidian and Cultured Pearl Cocktail Ring from Mexico
$105.3

Obsidian Circle and Sterling Silver Pendant from Peru
Obsidian Circle and Sterling Silver Pendant from Peru
$109

Men
Men's Sterling Silver, Obsidian and Sodalite Ring from Peru
$109

Men
Men's Obsidian and Sterling Silver Hawk Ring from Bali
$109

Modern Obsidian and Silver Cocktail Ring
Modern Obsidian and Silver Cocktail Ring
$109

Men
Men's Signet Ring with Sodalite and Obsidian
$109

Handmade Sterling Silver and Obsidian Cocktail Ring
Handmade Sterling Silver and Obsidian Cocktail Ring
$114

Men
Men's Obsidian Ring
$114

Taxco Sterling Drop Earrings with Obsidian
Taxco Sterling Drop Earrings with Obsidian
$119

Taxco Silver and Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Taxco Silver and Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Mexico
$119

Modern Taxco Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
Modern Taxco Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
$134

Obsidian Cocktail Ring with a Hammered Band from Mexico
Obsidian Cocktail Ring with a Hammered Band from Mexico
$139

Peru Silver and Obsidian Single Stone Ring
Peru Silver and Obsidian Single Stone Ring
$147

Handmade Citrine and Obsidian Pendant Necklace with 925 Silver Chain
Handmade Citrine and Obsidian Pendant Necklace with 925 Silver Chain
$154

Mahogany Obsidian and Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet
Mahogany Obsidian and Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet
$159

Mexican Fine Silver Cocktail Obsidian Ring
Mexican Fine Silver Cocktail Obsidian Ring
$159

Sleek Contemporary Obsidian Women
Sleek Contemporary Obsidian Women's Ring in Taxco Silver
$167

Unique Mahogany Obsidian Ring
Unique Mahogany Obsidian Ring
$189

Mahogany obsidian pendant bracelet
Mahogany obsidian pendant bracelet
$207

Obsidian and Silver Link Bracelet from Mexico
Obsidian and Silver Link Bracelet from Mexico
$279

Modern Sterling Silver Link Necklace with Obsidian Jewels
Modern Sterling Silver Link Necklace with Obsidian Jewels
$689