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
$25.99

Brass and Black Obsidian Cord Unity Bracelet from Bali
Brass and Black Obsidian Cord Unity Bracelet from Bali
$29.99

Unisex Handcrafted Stretch Bracelet with Obsidian Beads
Unisex Handcrafted Stretch Bracelet with Obsidian Beads
$29.99

Handcrafted Obsidian Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Thailand
Handcrafted Obsidian Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Thailand
$34.99

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

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

Aquamarine Obsidian Onyx Yoga Tridatu Men
Aquamarine Obsidian Onyx Yoga Tridatu Men's Pendant Bracelet
$37.99

Fluorite Obsidian Amethyst Onyx Yoga Tridatu Men
Fluorite Obsidian Amethyst Onyx Yoga Tridatu Men's Bracelet
$37.99

Men
Men's Aquamarine Obsidian Sandstone Onyx Tridatu Bracelet
$37.99

Onyx and Obsidian Beaded Yoga Tridatu Bracelet for Men
Onyx and Obsidian Beaded Yoga Tridatu Bracelet for Men
$37.99

Adjustable Inspirational Onyx and Obsidian Beaded Bracelet
Adjustable Inspirational Onyx and Obsidian Beaded Bracelet
$39.99

Artisan Crafted Obsidian Stud Earrings from Peru
Artisan Crafted Obsidian Stud Earrings from Peru
$47.99

Bali Obsidian and Sterling Silver Cord Unity Bracelet
Bali Obsidian and Sterling Silver Cord Unity Bracelet
$49.99

Unisex Adjustable Hematite and Obsidian Beaded Bracelet
Unisex Adjustable Hematite and Obsidian Beaded Bracelet
$49.99

Sterling Silver Stud Earrings with Obsidian Stone from Peru
Sterling Silver Stud Earrings with Obsidian Stone from Peru
$49.99

Indian Obsidian Earrings Hand Made with Sterling Silver
Indian Obsidian Earrings Hand Made with Sterling Silver
$49.99

Artisan Crafted Modern Obsidian Earrings
Artisan Crafted Modern Obsidian Earrings
$54.99

Kendra Scott Mini Elisa Satellite Short Pendant Women
Kendra Scott Mini Elisa Satellite Short Pendant Women's Necklace Women's Necklace Vintage Silver Golden Obsidian, Brass/Crystal/Gold-Plated
$55

Adjustable Natural Obsidian and Lava Stone Beaded Bracelet
Adjustable Natural Obsidian and Lava Stone Beaded Bracelet
$59.99

Speckled Modern Obsidian Jasper Silver Dangle Earrings
Speckled Modern Obsidian Jasper Silver Dangle Earrings
$59.99

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

Taxco Silver and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
Taxco Silver and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
$64.99

Mahogany Obsidian & Sterling Silver Stud Earrings From Peru
Mahogany Obsidian & Sterling Silver Stud Earrings From Peru
$67.99

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

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

Obsidian Signet Ring
Obsidian Signet Ring
$69.99

High-Polished Modern Natural Obsidian Wrap Ring from Mexico
High-Polished Modern Natural Obsidian Wrap Ring from Mexico
$69.99

Kendra Scott Adeline Drop Women
Kendra Scott Adeline Drop Women's Earrings Earring Vintage Silver Golden Obsidian, Brass
$75

Kendra Scott Adeline Short Pendant Women
Kendra Scott Adeline Short Pendant Women's Necklace Women's Necklace Vintage Silver Golden Obsidian, Brass/Gold-Plated
$75

Kendra Scott Bat Short Pendant Women
Kendra Scott Bat Short Pendant Women's Necklace Women's Necklace Gold Golden Obsidian, Brass/Gold-Plated
$75

Avant-Garde Natural Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
Avant-Garde Natural Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
$79.99

Modern Taxco Silver and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
Modern Taxco Silver and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
$79.99

Obsidian and 950 Silver Dangle Earrings with Hooks
Obsidian and 950 Silver Dangle Earrings with Hooks
$79.99

Taxco Silver Necklace with Obsidian Pendant from Mexico
Taxco Silver Necklace with Obsidian Pendant from Mexico
$79.99

Kendra Scott Mini Elisa Three Stone Strand Women
Kendra Scott Mini Elisa Three Stone Strand Women's Necklace Women's Necklace Vintage Silver Golden Obsidian, Brass
$80

18k Gold-Plated and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Peru
18k Gold-Plated and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Peru
$85.49

Obsidian and Textured Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Obsidian and Textured Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
$89.99

Obsidian Ring Sterling Silver Artisan Jewelry
Obsidian Ring Sterling Silver Artisan Jewelry
$89.99

Obsidian Circle and Sterling Silver Spiral Dangle Earrings
Obsidian Circle and Sterling Silver Spiral Dangle Earrings
$97.99

Modern Men
Modern Men's Obsidian Ring
$98.99

Modernist Silver and Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Modernist Silver and Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Mexico
$99.99

Sterling Silver Brown Obsidian Chandelier Earrings from Peru
Sterling Silver Brown Obsidian Chandelier Earrings from Peru
$104.99

Obsidian and 950 Taxco Silver Earrings
Obsidian and 950 Taxco Silver Earrings
$107.99

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

Obsidian Circle and Sterling Silver Pendant from Peru
Obsidian Circle and Sterling Silver Pendant from Peru
$109.99

Men
Men's Obsidian Jaguar Ring Crafted in Bali
$109.99

Men
Men's Obsidian Owl Ring from Bali
$109.99

Modern Obsidian and Silver Cocktail Ring
Modern Obsidian and Silver Cocktail Ring
$114.99

Men
Men's Sterling Silver, Obsidian and Sodalite Ring from Peru
$117.99

Men
Men's Signet Ring with Sodalite and Obsidian
$117.99

Men
Men's Obsidian and Sterling Silver Hawk Ring from Bali
$119.99

Handmade Sterling Silver and Obsidian Cocktail Ring
Handmade Sterling Silver and Obsidian Cocktail Ring
$119.99

Men
Men's Obsidian Ring
$119.99

Taxco Sterling Drop Earrings with Obsidian
Taxco Sterling Drop Earrings with Obsidian
$124.99

Taxco Silver and Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Taxco Silver and Obsidian Pendant Necklace from Mexico
$129.99

Obsidian and Cultured Pearl Cocktail Ring from Mexico
Obsidian and Cultured Pearl Cocktail Ring from Mexico
$129.99

Modern Taxco Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
Modern Taxco Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Mexico
$139.99

Peru Silver and Obsidian Single Stone Ring
Peru Silver and Obsidian Single Stone Ring
$149.99

Obsidian Cocktail Ring with a Hammered Band from Mexico
Obsidian Cocktail Ring with a Hammered Band from Mexico
$157.99

Mahogany Obsidian and Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet
Mahogany Obsidian and Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet
$169.99

Handmade Citrine and Obsidian Pendant Necklace with 925 Silver Chain
Handmade Citrine and Obsidian Pendant Necklace with 925 Silver Chain
$169.99

Sleek Contemporary Obsidian Women
Sleek Contemporary Obsidian Women's Ring in Taxco Silver
$169.99

Obsidian and citrine dangle earrings
Obsidian and citrine dangle earrings
$179.99

Mexican Fine Silver Cocktail Obsidian Ring
Mexican Fine Silver Cocktail Obsidian Ring
$179.99

Unique Mahogany Obsidian Ring
Unique Mahogany Obsidian Ring
$199.99

Mahogany obsidian pendant bracelet
Mahogany obsidian pendant bracelet
$214.99

Obsidian and Silver Link Bracelet from Mexico
Obsidian and Silver Link Bracelet from Mexico
$329.99

Modern Sterling Silver Link Necklace with Obsidian Jewels
Modern Sterling Silver Link Necklace with Obsidian Jewels
$719.99