Native American Snowflake Obsidian Nugget Silver Choker Necklace.

This choker is full of natural beauty. This sensational piece of jewelry has been hand strung with 15mm bead nuggets of genuine Snowflake Obsidian. This Snowflake Obsidian is full of natural beauty with its distinct matrix resembling snowflakes falling against a night sky. The shades of gray and black give this necklace an elegant character. And, like snowflakes, no two pieces of Snowflake obsidian are the same. A plated silver lobster claw hook and eye finish this choker necklace for an easy fit. It is 17" long and strung in our shop. An extension chain can be included with this item for $5.00 per inch. Let us know how long you'd like your extension chain in the 'comment box' as you check out.

Obsidian is a shiny, natural volcanic glass. It is formed when lava comes to the surface of the Earth and cools very quickly before it has the chance to grow any crystals. Obsidian is usually black, but it can also include small, radially clustered crystals of cristobalite which produce a delightful gray snowflake pattern. Because of the way it fractures, ancient people throughout the world have used obsidian for arrowheads, knives, spearheads, and cutting tools of all kinds. Today obsidian is used as a scalpel by doctors in very sensitive operations, as well-crafted obsidian blades have a cutting edge many times sharper than high-quality steel surgical scalpels. Obsidian helps to recognize the unnecessary patterns in ones life and helps to redesign thought patterns in a more beneficial way. It has the property of bringing things to the surface. Although the things brought to the surface can be both positive or negative, they are brought to the surface more gently that they might be otherwise. Snowflake obsidian can provide balance during times of change. It is a stone of serenity and purity, and can shield against negativity.