Description
This Carnelian and Obsidian pendant measures just under 1.75-inches and is suspended on an 18, 20, or 22-inch copper chain. It has gone through a process of copper plating called Electroforming, where a thick layer of copper is permanently bonded to the stone, and both pendant and chain have been treated with a darkening patina as well as a protective lacquer to act as a barrier for skin and slow the oxidization process of the copper.
Carnelian is a microcrystalline Quartz that gets its red and orange hues from Iron in its structure. It has been used in jewelry around the world as early as the Neolithic period, and is also the official state gem of Maryland.
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed from quickly cooling lava. Its documentation dates back to prehistoric times, where it was widely used in the creation of tools and weapons
People have long worn copper on their bodies for its healing effects, and it is well known for its cleansing and revitalizing energies. It is associated with all chakras, especially the root. It has also been known to help with joint stiffness, circulation, pain, and inflammation.
Each piece of Oren Moon copper jewelry is coated with two layers of ProtectaClear to help slow down oxidation (darkening) and help minimize any skin discoloration that could happen as a natural reaction to regular contact. Everyone’s skin will react differently, but if you do see discoloration on your skin, this is NOT harmful and will go away! Pieces that have been treated with a patina should not be regularly polished like raw copper as it is already in an oxidized-looking state. Each package comes with care instructions for your specific piece of jewelry, but there are multiple methods out there of maintaining copper jewelry that you can follow as well. If you ever have any questions please feel free to message me!