Black obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass, formed when lava cools so rapidly that its mineral components have no time to crystallise. The result is a stone of exceptional smoothness and depth, its surface a deep, opaque black with a vitreous lustre that reflects light with a clean, glassy intensity. It has been used by humans for tens of thousands of years, first as a tool, its fracture producing edges sharper than surgical steel and later as a stone of ceremony, protection, and truth. It is found in volcanic regions across the world, from Mexico and Iceland to the volcanic belts of the American West, and it has held a place in human culture longer than almost any other stone.
Black obsidian is associated with the root chakra and with the energy of protection and truth-telling. It is said to be one of the most powerful protective stones in the mineral kingdom, forming a shield against negative energy and psychic interference. It is also considered a stone of deep honesty, said to bring hidden truths to the surface and to support those who are ready to face what they find there. It does not soften what it reveals, but it grounds the wearer in the process. A stone of clarity and courage in equal measure.
A double terminated point is a crystal that comes to a natural or shaped point at both ends, allowing energy to flow in both directions simultaneously. In crystal work, this form is associated with balance and integration, with the ability to both receive and transmit, to hold two things at once without contradiction. As a form, it is one of the most considered in crystal jewellery: precise, directional, and visually striking.
This bangle features two black obsidian double terminated points set side by side on a gold plated adjustable band, the points running parallel in a clean, architectural arrangement. The band is open-ended and fully adjustable, shaped to sit comfortably across a range of wrist sizes, and designed to be worn at the wrist or slid higher up the arm depending on the mood and the moment. The brass base is finished with an 18 karat gold plate, free from cadmium and lead, with excellent durability and a fine jewellery finish. The warm gold tone brings a considered contrast to the deep black of the obsidian, the brightness of the metal setting off the glassy depth of the stone. The result is a piece that is both bold and considered, elemental material held in a refined setting, worn as a talisman or simply as a statement.
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