Description
The Buddha black obsidian necklace, a figure of serenity carved into the protection stone, the peaceful face of the Buddha, sculpted directly from obsidian, worn as a pendant against the skin. Two symbols answering each other: one embodies inner calm, the other an outer shield. Handcrafted from natural stones, this is the one you wear as a constant reminder to come back to centre.
The Buddha is one of the most sculpted figures in stone, across every tradition, a face with softened features, half-closed eyes, representing less a person than a state: the inner peace reached at the end of a path. In jewellery, wearing it as a pendant has rarely had a strict religious purpose for most who choose it; over time, it has become a universal symbol of calm and recentring.
Paired with black obsidian, this symbol gains an extra layer. In crystal healing, obsidian is known for its ability to absorb tension and shield against negative energy, an active protection. The Buddha, meanwhile, represents a peace that’s earned, a state you cultivate. Together they form a piece with a double reading: protecting yourself from the outside, while working on your own inner serenity.
Carving a face into obsidian takes a precise hand, the stone is hard and brittle, it doesn’t forgive mistakes. The result, when the carving succeeds, keeps all the depth and matte shine of the raw stone, simply shaped into one of the most recognisable forms there is.
To learn everything about black obsidian, discover my complete guide to obsidian or the guide to wearing a black obsidian necklace.
- 100% natural black obsidian, hand-carved Buddha pendant
- Handmade in my workshop in France, one of a kind
- Stainless steel chain, adjustable length
- Unisex and symbolic, a daily reminder of serenity
The piece from every angle
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Specifications
- Stone
- Black obsidian
- Colour
- Deep black, polished finish
- Pendant
- Carved Buddha, natural stone 25 to 30 mm
- Chain
- Stainless steel
- Length
- 50 cm, with a 5 cm extension chain
- Clasp
- Lobster clasp
- Gender
- Women and men
- Brand
- Bijoux Obsidienne
Handcrafted by Camille
Every necklace is assembled by hand in my workshop, in France. The Buddha pendant demands closer quality control than my raw stones: I check every carving to make sure the features stay crisp, with no chips or cracks, this stone breaks easily when poorly cut.
It’s a pendant I love for what it forces you to slow down for. The carved face draws the eye differently than a plain stone, it almost invites you to pause for a second. Discover the story of the workshop, or my whole obsidian necklace collection.
“Obsidian protects you from what comes from outside. The Buddha reminds you to also make peace with what’s inside.”, Camille
Care: a soft cloth is all it takes; avoid salt, knocks and prolonged water, and take it off before showering or exercising. All my care tips are in the cleaning guide.
