Petite Power Bracelet (17cmx6mm) - Gold Obsidian

• The beads are polished smooth, so they feel cool against the skin at first and warm quickly as you wear them.
• In soft or indirect light the stone reads almost black; turn your wrist towards a window and the golden sheen comes forward.
• The beads are small and even, which keeps the bracelet slim and discreet rather than chunky.
• The dark, glossy surface sits easily beside silver, gold or leather, and it layers well with other bracelets.
• Each bead is natural stone, so the amount of shimmer and the faint banding vary from bead to bead.

The bracelet is strung with cotton and set with gemstone beads. The photo shows a continuous ring of round beads with no clasp, so it slips over the hand and sits close to the wrist. Cotton is soft against the skin, though it will not last forever with daily wear, so take the bracelet off for washing up, showers and anything rough.

Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass, formed when lava cools too quickly for crystals to grow. That glassy structure is why it polishes to such a deep, mirror-like finish. The golden sheen in this variety comes from fine inclusions that catch the light at certain angles, which is why the colour shifts as you move. As a glass, obsidian is brittle, so it dislikes hard knocks.

Wipe the beads with a soft, dry cloth after wearing to keep the polish clear. Keep the bracelet away from water, perfume and cosmetics, which can dull the finish and weaken the cotton over time. Store it flat or loosely coiled, away from harder stones and metals that could scratch the surface.

Obsidian has been worked by people for thousands of years, shaped into mirrors, blades and ornaments in many cultures. In modern crystal tradition, Gold Obsidian is associated with self-reflection, and is often chosen as a small personal talisman to carry or wear when setting an intention. It is a symbolic choice, not a promise of any effect, and the bracelet is just as happy being worn purely for its look.

The bracelet is 17 cm in length and made with 6 mm polished beads, giving a slim, close fit. It is a petite size, so if you prefer a looser drape on the wrist, measure first and consider how it will sit.

The quiet colour and slim profile suit someone who wears jewellery every day without fuss, or someone who gravitates towards dark stones and natural textures. It arrives on a printed card, which makes it easy to give as a small, thoughtful present.