


It's can be used to dissolve emotional blockages and to help with clearing past traumas while promoting compassion and strength in the wearer.Ĭhalcedony is a nurturing stone that promotes brotherhood and goodwill. It brings clarity to the mind and helps to clear the confusion. Black obsidian stimulates growth and is said to open up new horizons. It's a protective stone and is used to block negative energy from the environment around you. Handmade in small batches, this gorgeous necklace is made using chalcedony crystals on a black cord and features a tear-shaped matching black Obsidian pendant with a complimentary gold-tone pendant to finish.īlack Obsidian is truth-enhancing.

It is my belief that these imperfections add to the mystery and charm of these creations - just like us, they are flawed.įlashes of light in stones such as Opal, Rainbow Obsidian, Rainbow Moonstone, Labradorite and others are often best observed from a certain angle or in certain light however, I do work to orient my stones so that they will shine their brightest when worn.įollow me on Instagram for work-in-progress pictures, giveaways, and exclusive access to new pieces before they're listed!Īll of my pieces are handcrafted by me in my home studio where I am surrounded by crystals, plants, incense, and several rescue cats.Xander Kostroma Long Length Black Obsidian Necklace with Detail Description As they are natural treasures from the earth, some inclusions, fractures, pitting, mineral deposits, and other irregularities are very common. The crystals I use are hand-picked and inspected by me personally before I put them into jewelry.
BLACK OBSIDIAN NECKLACE SKIN
This is the "Green Ghost" of oxidation and can be washed off the skin with soap and warm water, if you desire. Some people with certain chemistry experience temporary discoloration of the skin when wearing copper jewelry, especially on the fingers and the back of the neck. To clean your jewelry, simply buff gently with a soft cloth to remove perspiration and oils. These can permanently discolor some stones or tarnish the copper. Avoid submersion in water and direct exposure to lotions, oils, perfumes, and harsh cleaners. Crystals and gemstones, especially in raw form, also need to be treated kindly. While copper is sturdy enough for daily wear, it is a softer metal and can be misshapen under stress. Please handle your handmade jewelry with care avoid dropping it or inflicting heavy trauma or stress. All of my pieces are left unsealed, which allows them to continue to age and oxidize, giving you a living, breathing adornment that is truly dynamic and ever-changing. Some of my pieces are darkened with a Liver of Sulfur solution and polished with oil others are left shiny and bare.

The process takes twelve hours, up to three days, with each piece forming bumps, nodules, lines, and deep grooves along the way. In my cauldron of neon blue electrolyte solution, I brood over, coax, and observe my creations as they begin to take shape. I create jewelry and curiosities by "growing" copper onto crystals and other organics using an alchemical hybrid process: Electroforming. Measured from top of bail to lowest point of pendant. To divine truth, dispel confusion, protect from confusion and fear.Īmethyst offers up in all of its gentle, regal glory a sense of calm, and clarity of mind during deep meditation. You are the Mystic.īlack Obsidian, the knife of discernment. Surrender to the expanse, knowing you are safe. Through fractal visions, witness the mystery of creation. Reach out, glassy-threaded tendrils extending to connect with source, the entirety of all that is. Listen closely for the echoes of ancestral wisdom. Recall fragmented dreams, flashes of understanding. Pull the dark skies around like a cloak, and close your eyes to see. The copper is hand-antiqued and polished to bring out the high points, with the recesses left dark for contrast and depth. A round bail attaches to a pure copper cable chain with a copper-plated brass lobster clasp. A Black Obsidian point with foil backed Amethyst on the front is set in richly textured copper.
