Sophisticated design with a unique appeal is what leading designer John Varvatos excels at, and he has brought that style and sensibility to the OBSIDIAN NECKLACE for men. Find top quality beads and jewelry making supplies online at the Bead Traders.1321588359241 John Varvatos OBSIDIAN NECKLACE Mens Bead Chain 598.00 ////USD OutOfStock Necklace 58632536137 John Varvatos Jewelry We carry beautiful black, as well as rainbow and snowflake obsidian beads for all of your creative projects. Small figures carved from obsidian are useful for this, too. A bowl of water with obsidian beads in it placed in the north of a room can help to clear obstacles from your life. In the art of Feng shui, obsidian is connected to the north area, the one that governs a person’s career or life path. Obsidian reveals the truth without taking sides. Because divination tools such as scrying mirrors and crystal balls are commonly made from obsidian, it is also known as the Stone of Truth. It helps a person become focused, grounded and less likely to react from emotion. The black color of obsidian is connected to self-control and inner strength. Obsidian jewelry can be worn as a protection against depression because it is said to block negativity. There is evidence that these blades lead to less scarring and fewer post-operative infections. Trials are currently underway to gain approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to make surgical scalpels out of obsidian. The Moai of Rapa Nui, the large heads on Easter Island, were carved with obsidian tools and large obsidian beads form the pupils of their eyes. Because it is glass, it could also be polished and used to make mirrors. It was a highly prized trade item because it breaks to form a very sharp edge and was used for arrowheads, knives and axes. In addition to the black beads, the snowflake and rainbow varieties are also popular for obsidian jewelry.Įvidence of stone age use of obsidian has been found in many areas and the oldest date back to 700,000 BC. Bubbles of magnetite give the beads a rainbow sparkle. Obsidian beads are mostly silicon dioxide and when they include small, white crystals, they are called snowflake obsidian. In its pure state, obsidian is very dark, but the color can vary depending on the amount and type of impurities that are present. Obsidian is found in areas where volcanic eruptions have occurred, and large deposits are located in the Americas, Iceland, Italy, Greece and parts of Africa. He called it obsian, because it looked very much like a black stone found by Obsius in Ethiopia. The name of the stone comes from Pliny’s Natural History.
Obsidian beads are born in volcanoes their unusual crystal growth, or lack thereof, is cause by extremely rapid cooling of the lava rock as it is blown out during the eruption.
We also have friendly and knowledgeable representatives on hand to answer any questions you might have if you need assistance. It also has powerful protective and grounding qualities.īuying beads online with our bulk purchasing plan means you get affordable beads and beading supplies every time. Traditionally used for jewelry and carving, obsidian is also useful for creating extremely sharp tools, such as scalpels and phonograph needles. Its deep black color and bright sheen has given obsidian an air of mystery throughout the ages. The beauty of Obsidian Beads is undeniable.
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