Description
The women’s black obsidian necklace, the protection stone reduced to its finest form, a small black obsidian pendant hung on a delicate chain, designed to layer with other fine jewelry or worn alone, understated. Handcrafted from natural stones, this is the one you choose when you want the stone without it taking over.
The difference from a unisex necklace comes down to precise details, but they change the whole look: a finer chain, a smaller, more refined pendant, often cut as a teardrop or facet rather than a round stone. The idea isn’t to shrink the stone, but to fold it into a lighter jewelry vocabulary, the kind of chains you stack, the pendants you pair.
Black obsidian keeps all its density and its own shine here, whatever the size. It’s a volcanic rock, a natural glass born from cooling too fast to crystallize, its deep color and its ability to catch the light don’t depend on the pendant’s size. A small, well-cut obsidian pendant draws the eye as much as a large raw stone, just differently.
In crystal healing, black obsidian is associated with the root chakra and grounding. Tradition doesn’t credit a small stone with less effect than a large one, what matters, in this approach, is how regularly it’s worn, not the amount of material. It’s an everyday piece, one you keep on without even thinking about it, under a sweater or over a dress.
To learn how to wear it, read my article on how to wear a black obsidian necklace. To learn everything about the stone, discover my complete guide to obsidian.
- 100% natural black obsidian, fine faceted pendant
- Handmade in my workshop in France, one of a kind
- Fine stainless steel chain, adjustable length
- Worn alone or layered with other necklaces
The piece from every angle
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Specifications
- Stone type
- Black obsidian
- Color
- Deep black, polished finish
- Pendant
- Faceted natural stone, 8 to 10 mm
- Chain
- Stainless steel, fine mesh
- Length
- 15¾ in (40 cm), with a 2 in (5 cm) extension chain
- Clasp
- Lobster clasp
- Gender
- Women
- Brand
- Bijoux Obsidienne
Handcrafted by Camille
Every necklace is assembled by hand in my workshop, in France. On this piece, I select smaller stones that are more finely worked, a facet that catches the light makes up for the smaller size. It’s a different exercise from my larger pieces: less material, but more demand on the cut.
I designed this necklace for women who already wear fine chains every day and wanted to bring obsidian in without breaking that balance. It layers well, it never takes over. Discover the story of the workshop, or my whole obsidian necklace collection.
“People often ask me for a black obsidian necklace ‘that’s not too much.’ This is exactly that one, the stone is there, but it blends into the rest.”, Camille
Care: a soft cloth is all it takes; avoid salt, knocks, perfume and prolonged water, and take it off before showering or working out. All my care tips are in the cleaning guide.
