Obsidian is a type of naturally occurring glass, produced from volcanoes when the right kind of lava cools rapidly. Obsidian named after the Roman, Obsius, was used in antiquity for amulets and necklaces. The inclusion of small, white, radially clustered crystals of cristobalite in the black glass produce a blotchy or snowflake pattern, bringing us snow flake obsidian.

Please note our gemstone bead descriptions as we cannot photograph each batch due to our high turnover. Gemstone rough is never the same and when cut can result in different quality beads within a batch and a strand of beads. If you require specific information please ask prior to purchase.

DISCLAIMER:Unless noted pictures are not of the item for sale, they are not to scale and colours may vary due to screen resolutions. Descriptions describe a batch of beads, variations and irregularities will occur for both natural and man made goods within both batches and individual strands, all sizing is approximate. Contact us prior to purchase for details if you require exact specifications. Crystal Flair does not guarantee the colour fastness of dyed beads. Prices are subject to change without notice.