Gemstone Beads, Black Obsidian, Round, 8mm
8mm, Round, natural, Black Obsidian, Gemstone Beads, are opaque with a glossy polish.
Black Obsidian is perfect for bold, statement looks and its dark color makes it ideal if you're after that gothic or vintage look.
When volcanic lava is cooled quickly, it forms a shiny black glass known as Obsidian. Typically grey to pure black and opaque with a vitreous luster.
Black Obsidian is a very powerful stone that forces us to have more integrity in our thoughts and actions.
This stone bluntly shows us our shadow sides and flaws so that we can accept them and step more fully into our Highest Self.
Obsidian is a stone for warriors and shamans.
It demands incredible courage from us, but gives true clarity and strength in return
Black Obsidian is a protective stone for anyone who is actively experiencing shock or trauma.
It helps us see the truth of situations and to purify ourselves after pain and suffering.
It is particularly useful for anyone who is actively choosing to move past patterns of self-abuse and toward becoming more loving and kind.
However, care should be taken to avoid Black Obsidian if one is suffering from chronic depression as this stone may add additional “heaviness.”
In the art of Feng shui, Obsidian is connected to the north area, the one that governs a person’s career or life path.
A bowl of water with Obsidian beads in it placed in the north of a room can help to clear obstacles from your life.
Small figures carved from Obsidian are useful for this, too.
Color in Obsidian varies, depending on impurities in the parent lava formation.
Obsidian is truth-enhancing.
A strongly protective stone, it forms a shield against negativity.
It blocks psychic attacks and absorbs negative energies from the environment.
This durable stone is easy to care for, just wash gently in warm, soapy water.
**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions. Beaded Creations® does not guarantee the validity of any of these statements.
NB* Natural gemstone or semi precious stones come from minerals. Due to their natural form, the stones may have tiny flaws. Cutting or polishing or different batches also makes every piece of gemstone vary in color and size.
- Mohs Hardness: 5 to 5-1/2
- Diameter: 8mm
- Hole: 1mm
- Color: Typically Grey To Pure Black And Opaque With A Vitreous Luster
- Strand Length: 38cm
- SOLD PER STRAND - APPROXIMATELY 46-49 BEADS PER STRAND
| Size |
8mm |
|---|---|
| Color |
Black |
| Quantity |
Sold Per 38cm Strand |
Delivery Policy and Terms
Beaded Creations delivers countrywide in South Africa.
We charge a "Flat Rate" of R130.00 for ALL DOOR TO DOOR parcels, irrelevant of value, weight or location.
We charge a "Flat Rate" of R80.00 for ALL PUDO LOCKER TO LOCKER parcels, irrelevant of value, weight or location.
We offer FREE SHIPPING to your door for ALL orders OVER R1500.00, irrelevant of weight or location.
No shipping costs will be charged for your OWN COURIER COLLECTION - Collections by your own courier can be made Weekdays only between 08h00 and 16h00.
We do not offer any "PERSONAL" collection from our premises for any reason whatsoever as this poses a serious security risk to our stock, staff and premises.
While Beaded Creations endeavours at all times to adhere to delivery times and schedules please allow 1 "Business Day" for your order to be processed, AFTER proof of payment has been received and funds reflect in our account.
To speed this process up, we strongly recommend making an "Immediate Payment" should you require your items urgently.
Parcels will ONLY then (NOT BEFORE) be shipped out, and then depending on your exact location, delivery will take place as follows: (This EXCLUDES weekends & public holidays).
JHB - Normally 1-2 Business Days - Depending on exact location
KZN - Normally 2-3 Business Days - Depending on exact location
CPT - Normally 3-4 Business Days - Depending on exact location
PLEASE NOTE: During promotions and special sale events DELIVERY TIMES and schedules may be varied due to the influx of customer orders.
During such promotions and promotional events, PROCESSING of orders shall be 1-2 Business Days, AFTER receipt of payment.
PLEASE NOTE: ORDER PROCESSING AND DELIVERIES DO NOT TAKE PLACE ON WEEKENDS OR PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.
Deliveries may be delayed due to force majeure, logistical, promotional and other considerations.
Delivery is subject to a confirmed proof of payment of an order, and Beaded Creations (Pty) Ltd shall not be liable for any costs, charges or expenses arising from external factors beyond Beaded Creations (Pty) Ltd control including but not limited to transporters, deliverers, political conflicts, acts of God, force majeure, theft, hijacking or unforeseen road accidents of third party delivery vehicles, resulting in the loss or damage to parcels or late deliveries. Risk on delivery shall pass to the consumer upon handing the parcel over to our delivery company.
No deliveries shall be made to P.O Boxes or LOT No’s or outlying areas which are not accessible by delivery companies.
The onus remains with the consumer to ensure that an accessible physical address is provided.
The consumer has a duty to ensure that the goods are inspected upon delivery, and to notify Beaded Creations (Pty) Ltd in writing within 24 hours of any defects, damages or incorrectly supplied goods.
Should the item be damaged, the item needs to be received by Beaded Creations within (7 calendar days) in its original packaging, and upon receipt and inspection of the damaged item a final decision will be made by Beaded Creations to offer either a replacement or store credit for the total cost of the item minus shipping costs and communicated to the consumer accordingly in writing.
Charges shall be detailed with each individual order and may differ based on the size, type and quantity of goods ordered by the Consumer or Retailer.
The user or consumer agrees and accepts that should the he/she change the order, delivery address or specifications after an order has been dispatched, then there shall be delays with the date and time of delivery based on logistical considerations.
Any request to change an order that has been placed must be done via email and this will result in a 24-48-hour delay.
DELIVERY CHARGES
Beaded Creations offers delivery within South Africa for orders to the value of any amount.
All prices quoted excludes any additional charges that may be applicable, for which the responsibility will fall onto the buyer to settle.
DELIVERY: Promotions and Special Sale Events
While Beaded Creations endeavours at all times to adhere to previously stated delivery times and schedules, during promotions and special sale events delivery times and schedules may be varied due to the influx of customer orders.
Deliveries may be delayed due to force majeure, logistical, promotional and other considerations.
Where stock is sold out due to the above factors, Beaded Creations shall endeavour to assist customers by offering similar goods or products or store credit in lieu of such shortages.