Obsidian, with its deep black luster, is stone protection and truth, revealing what is hidden and providing sharp, purifying clarity.
Jewels and Bracelets Made of obsidian not only adds elegance, but also amplifies protection and mental clarity for those who wear them.
Obsidian, also known as "volcanic glass," has been prized throughout history for its unique properties.
In the Mayan culture, obsidian was used to create mirrors. It was believed that these mirrors reflected not only the physical image, but also spiritual truth.
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Black Obsidian: The most common type of obsidian, with a uniform and glossy black color, known for its elegant appearance and complete opacity.
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Smoky Obsidian: With shades of gray or dark brown and a greater transparency than black obsidian, having a "smoke" effect.
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White Obsidian: Rare, with shades of white or light gray, with uniform texture or minor inclusions.
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Green Obsidian: Variety with shades of green, from light to dark green, often less transparent, with mineral inclusions that give it its green color.
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Obsidian with flames: It exhibits a golden or reddish glow effect due to the copper or iron crystals that reflect light.
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Harlequin's Obsidian: A mixture of colors from black to silver and gold, with a "speckled" or "marble" appearance.
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Golden Obsidian: Golden or tanned color due to minerals that reflect light in a similar way to gold.
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Hyalite Obsidian: Variety with greater transparency, having a glassy appearance and a variable color from green to brown or black.
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Snow Obsidian (Snowflake): Characterized by a "snowy" appearance due to the inclusions of white or gray crystals that create a stain or flake effect on the surface of the obsidian.
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Obsidian mahogany (earth) : With shades of burgundy red or dark brown, having a rich and deep color appearance.
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Rainbow Obsidian: It has an iridescent effect with shades that vary depending on the angle from which it is viewed, having a rainbow appearance with reflections of different colors.
These types of obsidian bring a variety of shades and visual effects, being appreciated both for their aesthetic beauty and for their use in jewelry and handicrafts.
