Obsidian Necklaces & Pendants
Our obsidian necklaces are made with black obsidian, the natural volcanic glass people have polished and carried for thousands of years. Choose a simple bar on a cord like our Protection pendant, a faceted star, a silver Witch's Knot, or an orgonite amulet with the Eye of Horus or Metatron's Cube. In crystal tradition, obsidian is a stone of protection, grounding and truth; our black obsidian meaning guide tells its story.
How to choose a black obsidian necklace
| Piece | Stone and setting | Style | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elegance & Power | Polished black obsidian bar, silver-tone chain | Minimal, worn by men and women | $27 |
| Star | Faceted black obsidian star, brown cord | Simple, everyday | $29 |
| Protection | Polished black obsidian bar, black cord | Minimal, worn by men and women | $34 |
| Metatron's Power | Orgonite: black obsidian and garnet in resin under a gold-tone Metatron's Cube, cord | Sacred geometry | $34 |
| Eye of Horus | Orgonite with obsidian under a gold-tone Eye of Horus, black cord | Egyptian amulet | $35 |
| Witch Protection | Round black obsidian in a silver Witch's Knot, 45 or 50 cm chain | Statement, a meaningful gift | $59 |
| Merkabah | Hand-carved black obsidian, 5 cm across, about 50 g | A standing piece for a desk or shelf | $49 |
What black obsidian is. Obsidian is not a true crystal but a mineraloid: natural volcanic glass, formed when lava cools too fast for crystals to grow. It is glossy jet black, about 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale, and comes from volcanic regions such as Mexico, Oregon and Armenia. The Aztecs polished it into mirrors, which is why tradition calls it the stone of the dark mirror.
How to wear it. Most people wear obsidian as a pendant close to the body, on a cord or chain that lets it rest near the heart. In one common tradition the left side receives, so those who wear it as a protection symbol often choose the left. Some crystal books call obsidian intense and suggest wearing it part of the day at first; that is lore, not a rule. Many pair it with labradorite, light beside dark.
Real vs fake. Shine a flashlight through a thin edge: real obsidian looks smoky gray or brown, sometimes with faint flow lines, while man-made glass shows round bubbles or an even blue or green tint. A waxy shine points to dyed agate. The black obsidian meaning guide lists five checks.
Care. Obsidian scratches and chips, so store it apart from harder stones like quartz. Wipe polished pieces with a soft cloth; orgonite pendants only need a dry cloth, with no water or cleaning products. For rituals such as smoke or moonlight, see how to cleanse crystals.