Since late in the Miocene or early in the Pliocene, five million years ago or a little more, a belt of volcanoes has run east to west across central Mexico, fed by ocean plates sinking beneath the continent. In one of its eruptions, a body of molten rock rich in silica rose towards the surface. By about 3.3 million years ago, while volcanoes here were still erupting, early humans in East Africa were making the first stone tools we know of.
01 · The strand
Gold Sheen Obsidian Strand Bracelet
$250.00
Free worldwide shipping on orders US$300+
Black obsidian beads show a gold sheen as they turn.
United States: 6–11 business days in totalIf you order today
30-day returnsUnworn, in its box
2-year warrantyMaterial and making
Duties & taxes paidNothing due on arrival
Made to order · Duties and taxes prepaid where we ship
Lot 2026.02 · BE-OBS-8-0184
In the box
Ready to wear. Ready to give.
Everything that arrives with your piece.
- 01Your pieceSelected, strung and checked by hand
- 02Stone Origin RecordIts lot number matches your piece
- 03BE. series cardThe stone and its series, in brief
- 04BE. boxSealed and ready to hand over
No prices inside the box, so it can go straight to someone else.
Stone storyObsidian
Stone Origin RecordLot 2026.02 · BE-OBS-8-0184
What this is
- Stone
- Gold Sheen Obsidian
- Bead
- 10mm
- Origin
- Mexico
- Treatment
- Untreated. No heating, dyeing, coating or artificial irradiation.
- Lot
- 2026.02 · BE-OBS-8-0184
- Construction
- Stainless steel wire core, magnetic clasp
BE. Crystal 4T™ Assessment
HeritageTop 2%
SignatureTop 8%
StudioTop 20%
Heritage is our highest grade, followed by Signature and Studio.
- Transparency
- Strong
- Volcanic glass depth
- Tone
- Exceptional
- Black field with restrained gold sheen
- Treasure
- Standard
- Material of this quality is restocked within a normal buying cycle.
How BE. Crystal 4T™ is assessed →
Journey
- 22.02.2026 · In-studio / Methodology publishedBE. Studio / BE. Crystal 4T™ Assessment
Photographed and scored across 4T. Signature tier assigned. Texture rated Exceptional.
- on order · Hand-cut / hand-strungCrafting
Begins once your order is confirmed. Handmade in 1 to 4 business days.
- +5 to 8 business days · Tracked worldwideDispatch & Delivery
Final inspection. Shipped with a Stone Origin Record.
Delivery, returns, careBefore you order
Made to order
Each strand is made after you order: selection, stringing and a final check take 1 to 4 business days. Orders ship Monday to Friday.
Delivery
Ship to
6–11 business days in total, including 1–4 business days of making.
Other destinations: 6–12 business days in total. Duties and import taxes are prepaid by BE. and shown at checkout. All regions and times →
Returns and warranty
Request a return within 30 days of delivery; the strand must be unworn, undamaged and in its original packaging. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. Material and workmanship defects are covered for 2 years. Write to hello@thebeworld.com with your order number.
Using the magnetic clasp
Press at the groove from above and below to open. Align the two halves and let them click shut. Do not pull the strand to open.
Caring for obsidian →BE. LinkHow it works
Wear your obsidian more ways.
Pick a look and we fill in the pieces. Change any piece you like.
A free Keystone when you buy any two pieces: 2 Strands, 2 necklaces, or 1 of each. One per set; with two Keystones, the lower-priced one is free.
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Build your own15 ways on BE. Link: chokers, bag charms, a glasses holder and more.Choose a look
Prices include your obsidian.
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Your pieces
Tap a piece to swap it.
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