The Obsidian Journal
Care tips, crystal healing, inspiration and behind-the-scenes from the studio: everything I write about obsidian and handmade jewellery lives here.
Whether you want to understand the properties of black obsidian, learn how to cleanse and charge your stones, or simply see how my handmade pieces come together, you're in the right place. For the big picture, start with the complete guide to obsidian.
Black obsidian, glass born from fire
Obsidian isn't a stone like any other: it's a volcanic glass, formed when silica-rich lava cools so fast that no crystal has time to grow. From that fiery birth, black obsidian keeps a deep, almost mirror-like shine, and its reputation as a stone of grounding and protection. For the full story of where it comes from, its varieties and its properties, I've put together a complete guide to obsidian.
In the crystal healing tradition, obsidian is said to help you re-centre, hold your boundaries and feel more protected and grounded day to day. These are complementary wellbeing practices, rooted in belief rather than evidence, and they never replace medical advice, but they're part of this stone's story, and many people find real comfort in them.
Like any natural stone jewellery, obsidian likes being looked after. On the journal I share how I clean and care for my pieces over time, then how to cleanse and charge them gently: enough to keep your jewellery beautiful and lovely to wear, season after season. And if you're wondering where this stone really comes from, I also explain how obsidian forms deep inside volcanoes.
Finally, if a new piece is calling to you, everything is handmade in my studio in France and posted to Australia: browse my black obsidian bracelets, my necklaces, my pendants and my rings, or simply have a wander through the whole shop.
Everything about obsidian
Origins, varieties, properties, care, the complete guide is waiting for you, and so is the shop.