Black volcanic body with a gold flash.
Gold sheen obsidian forms when lava cools so fast that crystals never have time to grow — molten rock frozen into natural black glass. Its strength is sudden stillness: molten movement held in a clean, decisive form. Gold appears where light finds its way into that stillness. Across 8mm and 10mm, depth comes from the black, not constant shine.
Store dry. Protect from impact, chemicals, perfume and prolonged water contact. Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
Made to order: allow 3–7 business days before dispatch. Duties are prepaid. Return requests are accepted within 14 days of receipt. Read full shipping terms →
The two-year warranty covers verified material and craft defects. Natural stone characteristics and normal wear are not defects.
Origin confirmed at sourcing level
Conservative trade-name mapping
No surface dye or coating claimed
Stable mineral identity only
No heat, dye, coating or irradiation is declared for this lot.
Volcanic glass depth
Black field with restrained gold sheen
8mm polish continuity
Clean single-material strand
Approximately 20% of inspected material enters BE. production. The remaining 80% is returned to supplier or set aside for non-production use.
StudioThe BE. baseline: wearable, consistent and fully recorded.
SignatureStronger material character and a more distinct visual identity.
HeritageThe rarest tier inside BE.'s accepted stones.
Shares are directional, not lab-certified market percentages.
Gold sheen obsidian lot selected for 8mm single-material strand construction.
Photographed and scored across 4T. Signature tier assigned. Texture rated Exceptional.
Lot released to production. 8mm beads checked for polish continuity and restrained gold flash.
Begins the day your order is placed. 3-7 business days, by hand, by one craftsman.
Final inspection before dispatch. Shipped with order record. The lot number matches this card.
Gold sheen obsidian is natural volcanic glass, cooled so quickly that atoms could not organise into a long crystal lattice. It is a stopped volcanic event, not a black crystal. The gold appears through internal optical reflection, not a surface finish.
This Heritage lot was selected for 8mm continuity, an unbroken black field, and restrained flash that appears by angle rather than glitter. The standard is quiet gold inside a stable dark body. No pale beads, no surface-gold illusion.
This is Anchor because obsidian is a stopped volcanic event that refuses to become scattered. Gold sheen obsidian stands in its position while light changes around it. The gold can appear, but it does not move the dark field.
Read the full Obsidian guide → Field assessment · BE. Studio · 2026Gold Sheen Obsidian Strand Bracelet
Questions before purchase
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This piece uses a natural stone selected and inspected before production. When a treatment statement is part of the lot record, it is carried on the Stone Identity Card inside your box.
Natural stone changes with light, angle, and screen settings. Product photos are edited for clarity, but the material may read deeper, softer, or more muted in daily light.
Email us within of receiving your order to start a return. The piece must be unworn, undamaged, and in its original packaging. Return shipping is the buyer's responsibility. Once we receive, inspect, and approve the return, your refund is processed to the original payment method within 5–10 business days.
Total time is craft (3–7 business days) plus tracked international shipping (5–14 business days). Australia, the UK and New Zealand: 8–19 business days total. Western Europe: 13–19 business days. Northern Europe: 10–21 business days. Duties and import taxes are prepaid by BE, so there are no surprise carrier fees on delivery. If your order is below , shipping is shown at checkout.
Your piece arrives in the BE. box with its Stone Identity Card and BE. brand series card. Gift wrapping is available at checkout if it is going to someone else.
