Black obsidian is one of the most powerful protective stones in the mineral world. Formed when volcanic lava cools rapidly on contact with water or air, it is not technically a crystal but a naturally occurring volcanic glass. Silicon dioxide solidified so quickly that no crystalline structure has time to form. The result is a stone of extraordinary depth, its surface absorbing light rather than reflecting it, dark and lustrous and entirely without pretence.
It is associated with the root chakra and long held as one of the most effective stones for psychic protection and energetic cleansing. Black obsidian is said to create a shield against negativity, drawing out and dissolving negative energy, emotional blockages, and patterns that no longer serve. It is a stone of truth, unflinching and clarifying, thought to reveal what is hidden and to support the release of what is held. For those who feel energetically vulnerable or who carry the weight of others, it is a stone worth wearing close.
The evil eye is one of the oldest protective symbols in human history, found across the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Central Asia for thousands of years. It is worn as a talisman to deflect the gaze of ill will; the belief that envy or malice, whether conscious or not, can be redirected and neutralised by the symbol itself. Paired with black obsidian, the protective intention of each is amplified by the other.
These earrings feature evil eye charms set with cubic zirconia and plated in 24 carat gold, hung from a wire-wrapped drop of faceted black obsidian beads with gold vermeil accent beads on either side. The deep, light-absorbing black of the obsidian sits in striking contrast to the warm gold of the vermeil, the cubic zirconia catching the light with a precision that draws the eye. The whole design hangs from gold vermeil earwires, a clean, considered finish that lets the charm and the drop do the work.
Set in gold vermeil; sterling silver with a thick layer of 24 carat gold, chosen for its quality and its longevity, a step above plated jewellery and a considered alternative to solid gold.
Handcrafted at Rachel Hartley Atelier. Arrives gift-ready.
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