Understanding Obsidian Jewelry

While most people decide to purchase precious stones or gems for their jewelry pieces, few consider the beauty of obsidian. Obsidian actually isn’t’ a precious stone at all, and is a type of durable glass formed when lave cools very quickly. Obsidian can be found all over the world and it comes in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and looks. 

The Different Types of Obsidian

There is plain black obsidian that’s lustrous and beautiful as is, but there are other special varieties to look out for as well. If you’re looking for something a bit more interesting than plain black obsidian, consider sheen obsidian, rainbow obsidian or snowflake obsidian. Sheen obsidian looks like a bunch of little stars on top of a black backdrop thanks to a bunch of tiny pockets of air that create cool reflections. Rainbow obsidian shows off a range of beautiful colors along with the black, and snowflake obsidian has white crystals that look very similar to snowflakes. Each type is beautiful, but it’s up to you the type that you want. 

Caring for Obsidian

Unlike many other types of jewelry, obsidian is pretty delicate. It’s prone to scratching and can be shattered if you drop it on a hard surface. That’s why you must take good care of this precious glass to ensure that it lasts over time. Keep it securely fastened at all times and avoid wearing it when you’ll be doing something particularly active. Obsidian is probably not the right type of accessory to wear when you’re going out to go dancing all night. 

Wearing it with Pride

Obsidian is a more understated type of jewelry and is perfect when paired with bright and flashy outfits. Use the obsidian as an accent that won’t bring your look over the top. Instead, it will make it more interesting while keeping things low key. Obsidian comes in a range of colors, so keep your intended use in mind when purchasing it from a jeweler for the best results. 

Obsidian is a cool form of jewelry that few people make use of today. It comes with rings, necklaces, earrings and just about every other form that you would expect of jewelry. It’s generally rounded and very shiny making it a cool looking form of jewelry to wear for all sorts of occasions. Invest in Obsidian today and enjoy some of the nicest and most unique looking pieces of jewelry that you have in your collection. Speak with us here at Draper's Jewelry to find out the unique styles of jewelry we carry.