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Mahogany Obsidian Rondelles 2x4mm
Mahogany Obsidian Rondelles 2x4mm

$4.99

Mahogany Obsidian Tube Beads 3 x 5mm
Mahogany Obsidian Tube Beads 3 x 5mm

$4.59

Mahogany Jasper Obsidean Stars 6mm
Mahogany Jasper Obsidean Stars 6mm

One 15.5" strand of mahogany jasper obsidean 6mm star beads.


$4.69

10 Mahogany Obsidian Big Hole Rondelle 8mm
10 Mahogany Obsidian Big Hole Rondelle 8mm

$1.29

Mahogany Obsidian Puff Coins 10mm
Mahogany Obsidian Puff Coins 10mm
16" strand of mahogany jasper obsidian 10mm puff coins, A grade natural.

$7.49

Mahogany Obsidian Rounds 10mm
Mahogany Obsidian Rounds 10mm

One 16" strand of mahogany obsedian 10mm rounds.


$6.59

Mahogany Obsidian Bear Fetish 12mm
Mahogany Obsidian Bear Fetish 12mm
One 7" strand of Mahogany Obsidian bear fetish beads 8 x 12mm, natural.

$3.99

Mahogany Obsidian Rectangles 13mm
Mahogany Obsidian Rectangles 13mm

One 16" strand of mahogany jasper (actually obsidean) 4 x 13mm rectangle beads.


$3.59

Mahogany Obsidian Kokopelli 40mm
Mahogany Obsidian Kokopelli 40mm
One Mahogany obsidian kokopelli pendant bead, 28 x 40mm, natural.

$3.99

Mahogany Obsidian Donut 45mm
Mahogany Obsidian Donut 45mm

$2.49

Mahogany Jasper Obsidian Pendant 48mm
Mahogany Jasper Obsidian Pendant 48mm

One mahogany obsidian 28 x 48mm pendant with a 1mm hole.


$2.39

Obsidian Gold Sheen Barrels 12mm
Obsidian Gold Sheen Barrels 12mm

$6.99

Obsidian Silver Sheen Puff Hearts 16mm
Obsidian Silver Sheen Puff Hearts 16mm

$8.99

Snow Flake Obsidean Rounds 4mm
Snow Flake Obsidean Rounds 4mm

One 15.7" strand of snowflake obsedian 4mm round beads.


$3.19

Snow Flake Obsidian Faceted Heart 11mm
Snow Flake Obsidian Faceted Heart 11mm

One 8" strand of Snowflake Obsidian Faceted Heart beads approximately 10 x 11mm, natural.


$17.99

Snow Flake Obsidian Faceted Heart 13mm
Snow Flake Obsidian Faceted Heart 13mm

One 8" strand of Snowflake Obsidian Faceted Heart beads approximately 11 x 13mm, natural.


$17.99

Snow Flake Obsidian Faceted Heart 14mm
Snow Flake Obsidian Faceted Heart 14mm

One 8" strand of Snowflake Obsidian Faceted Heart beads approximately 12 x 14mm, natural.


$17.99

Snowflake Obsidian Bear Fetish 24mm
Snowflake Obsidian Bear Fetish 24mm
One Snowflake Obsidian bear fetish bead 14 x 24mm with some variation, drilled top to bottom.

$1.19

Snow Flake Obsidian Frog 30mm
Snow Flake Obsidian Frog 30mm

$1.39

Opal Created Cabochons 6mm
Opal Created Cabochons 6mm
One 4 x 6 x 1.2mm thick lab created synthetic opal oval cabochon.

$1.99

Opal African Heishi 6mm
Opal African Heishi 6mm

$5.69

Opal African Yellow Drops 11mm
Opal African Yellow Drops 11mm

$6.99

Opal Australian Twist 9mm
Opal Australian Twist 9mm

$44.99

Opal Brown Puff Square 20mm
Opal Brown Puff Square 20mm

$11.99

Opal Light Green Rondelle 6mm
Opal Light Green Rondelle 6mm
One 15.8" strand of Light green opal rondelle beads 6mm, natural.

$12.99

Opal Green Puff Coin 10mm
Opal Green Puff Coin 10mm
One 15.5" strand of copper green puff coin beads 10mm.

$9.99

African Green "Opal" Puff Coins 12mm
African Green "Opal" Puff Coins 12mm
One 15.5" strand of African Green "Opal" 12mm puff coin beads, a form of chalcedony.

$12.99

Opal Green Coin 14mm
Opal Green Coin 14mm
One 15.5" strand of copper green "opal" coin beads 14mm, this is a form of chalcedony.

$9.99

Opal Green Flat Drop 25mm
Opal Green Flat Drop 25mm
One 15.5" strand of copper green "opal" flat drop beads 18 x 25mm, these are a from of chalcedony.

$9.99

Opal Peruvian Blue Rectangles 6 to 10mm
Opal Peruvian Blue Rectangles 6 to 10mm

One 16" blue Peruvian Opal irregular rectangle beads 4 to 5mm by 6 to 10mm long, dyed.


$3.99

Opal Peruvian Blue Heishi 10 to 12mm
Opal Peruvian Blue Heishi 10 to 12mm
One 14.5-15" strand of blue peruvian opal heishi beads 10 to 12mm, dyed.

$19.49

Opal Peruvian Pink Drops 10mm
Opal Peruvian Pink Drops 10mm
One 15" strand of Peruvian opal drop briolette beads 6 x 10mm.

$4.99

Opal Peruvian Pink Faceted Nugget 15 to 21mm
Opal Peruvian Pink Faceted Nugget 15 to 21mm
One 15.5" strand of Peruvian Pink Opal faceted nugget beads 13 x 15mm to 16 x 21mm.

$16.99

Opalite Rounds 6mm
Opalite Rounds 6mm
One 15" strand of Opalite 6mm round beads, man made.

$2.99

Opalite Rounds 8mm
Opalite Rounds 8mm
One 15" strand of Opalite 8mm round beads, man made.

$2.99

Opalite Rice 10mm
Opalite Rice 10mm
One 9" strand of Opalite puff rice beads 7 x 10mm, man made.

$2.99

Opalite Peanut 12mm
Opalite Peanut 12mm

$8.99

12 Opalite Hearts 15mm
12 Opalite Hearts 15mm
12pcs of Opalite 15mm heart beads, man made.

$2.99

6 Opalite Hearts 22mm
6 Opalite Hearts 22mm
6 Opalite heart beads man made, 22mm.

$2.99

 

Obsidian:

Obsidian is dark green to brown or black and is formed when volcanic lava comes in contact with water. Iron and magnesium give obsidian its color. It is not only used currently in jewelry design, it is also used in dating since it weathers slowly and uniformly. The thickness of the weathered layers produced over time can be compared to a standard.

Small obsidian nuggets that have been smoothed and rounded by wind and water are often referred to as Apache Tears.

Obsidian occurs most notably in Iceland, Italy, Japan, Java, Mexico, Scotland and the U.S.A.

It has been implied that obsidian may be used for gaining a clearer insight into problems. Some maintain that it can help improve vision, and aid the stomach and intestines.

Mahogany Obsidian: This deep red-brown gemstone with black speckles is said to put those who wear it more at ease with their sensuality and relieve tension. Some aver that mahogany obsidian is a stone of strength that helps with decision making and provides the strength to follow personal convictions.

Snowflake Obsidian: Snowflake Obsidian, which some suggest will help with clarity and logic, is black or dark gray and recognizable by its light gray patches. This stone of purity is supposed to help foster personal insight, bringing hidden imbalances to the surface and releasing them.

Rainbow Obsidian: This variety of obsidian is dark with swirls of color dependent upon the angle at which light hits the specimen. It is suggested that rainbow obsidian allows for the recognition of the spiritual side of life bringing light and love to the wearer.

 

Opal:

Opals are prized for their rich play of colors with the higher quality specimens displaying more of this characteristic. The colors of opal include white, gray, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, magenta, rose, pink, slate, olive, brown and black, with red on black being the most rare. Opals contain between 3% to 20% water and therefore should be protected from heat and strong light which may dry them and cause water loss and thus iridescence.

They are found in Australia, Mexico, Peru and the U.S.A. It is implied that opals soothe the eyes and the nerves.

  • Opal is not soft – it is the same hardness as glass, but it is brittle.
  • Opal is not unlucky – for centuries before this story, Opal had been considered to be a stone of good fortune.
  • Opal does not shrink.
  • Opal does not lose its colour. However, if allowed to dry out, it can crack.
  • Opal is not affected by water. Triplets, in the past however, have been glued with a resin which does not agree with moisture. This resin has come apart, causing the Opal to appear cloudy. Most triplets now have a water-resistant glue – check before purchasing, and always obtain a guarantee.

Peruvian Opal: It is known as a common opal lacking the same play of light as the more valuable opals. This opal, which is found in pink or blue, supposedly quiets the mind, helps relieve stress and heals old wounds. Opalite: China produces this manmade glass that resembles opals. It may appear more vivid in color than true opals.

 

Disclaimer:

This information has come from many sources.  We are not responsible for the information presented on this page expressed or implied about the suitability of this stone for healing or for curing diseases. The information here is provided for you to make your own decisions and has not been evaluated or approved by FDA or any other agencies.

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