The Obsidian Journal
Care tips, crystal healing, inspiration and glimpses of the workshop: this is where you'll find everything I write about obsidian and handmade jewellery.
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 full picture, start with the complete guide to obsidian.
Black obsidian, glass born of fire
Obsidian is not a stone like any other: it is a volcanic glass, formed when lava that is very rich in silica cools so quickly that no crystal has time to grow. From that birth in fire, black obsidian keeps a deep, almost mirror-like shine, and its reputation as a stone of grounding and protection. To learn all about its origins, 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, set your boundaries and feel more protected and grounded day to day. These are complementary wellbeing approaches, rooted in belief rather than medicine, and they never replace professional advice; but they are part of this stone's story, and many people find real comfort in them.
Like any piece of natural-stone jewellery, obsidian likes to be looked after. On the journal I share how I clean and care for your pieces over time, then how to cleanse and charge them gently: enough to keep your jewellery lovely to look at and to wear, season after season. And if you're wondering where this stone really comes from, I also explain how obsidian is formed deep inside volcanoes.
Finally, if you find yourself wanting a new piece, everything is made by hand in my workshop, in France: have a look at my black obsidian bracelets, my necklaces, my pendants and my rings, or simply browse the whole shop.
Everything about obsidian
Origins, varieties, properties, care: the complete guide is waiting for you, and so is the shop.