Obsidian & Agate

## About This Crystal Family

Obsidian and Agate are both popular for durable-looking, richly colored bracelets, but they are visually different. Obsidian is volcanic glass with a smooth, glass-like surface, while Agate is a form of chalcedony that may show bands, clouds, color gradients, or natural patterns.

## How the Varieties Differ

Choose Obsidian for a sleek dark surface and optical sheen, Black Agate for a more solid opaque look, Red or Nanhong Agate for warm color, and Cherry Blossom Agate for soft floral-like patterns.

## Types in This Collection

•  Black Obsidian
  Deep black volcanic glass with a smooth and glossy surface. It gives bracelets a clean, bold, and minimal appearance.
•  Gold Sheen Obsidian
  Black Obsidian showing a golden reflection under light. The sheen may appear as bands, circles, or broad glowing areas.
•  Silver Obsidian
  Dark Obsidian with a cool silver-gray sheen. It has a subtler and more modern look than Gold Sheen Obsidian.
•  Black Agate
  Opaque black chalcedony with a smooth polished finish. It usually appears more solid and less glass-like than Obsidian.
•  Red Agate
  Warm red to reddish-brown chalcedony. Color may be even or slightly banded depending on the bead.
•  Nanhong Agate
  A red-orange Agate variety valued in the Chinese market for saturated warm color. It often has a denser, more substantial appearance.
•  Cherry Blossom Agate
  Pink to cream Agate with soft flower-like or cloud-like inclusions. Each bead has an individual natural pattern.
•  Gradient Red Agate
  A bracelet arranged from lighter red tones to deeper crimson shades. The gradual transition makes color the main design feature.

## Choosing the Right Variety

The best choice depends on the color, transparency, natural pattern, and overall style you prefer. Because these are natural materials, two bracelets with the same product name may still show differences in shade, inclusions, optical effects, and texture. These variations are part of the character of natural crystal jewelry.