Stone Card

Stone card: identity, treatment, lot.

A compact proof block for what this bracelet is: mineral identity, untreated statement, lot number, BE. 4T™ grade and making record.

Stone Identity CardLot 2026.02 · BE-OBS-8-0184
HeritageFull Lot Record
Origin Ethically sourced Origin confirmed at sourcing level
Crystal Type Gold Sheen Obsidian Conservative trade-name mapping
Color Source Gold sheen appears as an internal optical effect, not a surface coating No surface dye or coating claimed
Composition Natural volcanic glass / amorphous mineraloid / composition varies by source Stable mineral identity only
Crystal System Amorphous mineraloid
Hardness Mohs approx. 5–5.5
Color Cause Gold sheen appears as an internal optical effect, not a surface coating
Treatment Untreated / no heat / no dye / no coating / no irradiation

Stone Source

Ethically sourced

Gold sheen obsidian lot selected for 8mm single-material strand construction.

07.02.2026

BE. Studio / 4T Assessment

In-studio / Methodology published

Photographed and scored across 4T. Heritage tier assigned. Texture rated Exceptional per Mel approval.

22.02.2026

Studio Receipt

Production queue

Lot released to production. 8mm beads checked for polish continuity and restrained gold flash.

04.03.2026

Crafting

Hand-cut / hand-strung

Begins the day your order is placed. 3-7 business days, by hand, by one craftsman.

on order

Dispatch & Delivery

Tracked worldwide

Final inspection before dispatch. Shipped with order record. The lot number matches this card.

+5-12 days

Gold sheen obsidian is natural volcanic glass, cooled so quickly that atoms could not organize into a long crystal lattice. <strong>It is a stopped volcanic event, not a black crystal.</strong> 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. <strong>The standard is quiet gold inside a stable dark body.</strong> No pale beads, no surface-gold illusion.

This is Anchor because obsidian is a stopped volcanic event that refuses to become scattered. <strong>Gold sheen obsidian stands in its position while light changes around it.</strong> The gold can appear, but it does not move the dark field.

Field assessment · BE. Studio · 2026
BE. 4T™ grade — this lotFour quick checks before purchase

Transparency

Strong

Volcanic glass depth

Tone

Exceptional

Black field with restrained gold sheen

Texture

Exceptional

8mm polish continuity

Treasure

Exceptional

Clean single-material strand

How BE. relates to the wider market One bar · same base: accepted tiers shown inside the whole field.
MarketWhole field
Below BE. floor 80%
10%
6%
4%
Accepted 20%Equivalent split
Studio~10% of the whole field · about half of BE.'s accepted stones.
Signature~6% of the whole field · the middle tier inside BE.'s accepted stones.
Heritage~4% of the whole field · the top tier inside BE.'s accepted stones. This lot sits here.
Selection logicFirst, BE. filters the wider field. Material below the BE. floor remains outside the system. The accepted field is roughly 20%.
Buyer readThe right side is not saying Heritage equals all of BE. It shows Studio, Signature and Heritage as portions of the same whole-market base.
Shares are directional, not lab-certified percentages. The whole-market conversion is used here to prevent the accepted 20% from being misread as Heritage only.

Size & Fit

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Verified buyers

What buyers noticed after wearing it.

A studio photo can be cropped and color-graded. A buyer photo cannot. These notes are selected from buyer reviews and shown only when enough product-specific proof exists.

Nicole F. — ★★★★★Verified

"Perfect starter piece" Perfect starter piece from BE. The gold sheen obsidian is mesmerizing - in certain light you see this beautiful golden flash. Simple, elegant, and way more interesting than plain black beads. Great price point too.

Tara J. — ★★★★★Verified

"The gold appears in bands rather than a flat coat" The reason this looks convincing in person is that the gold does not sit on top. It runs through the black in shifting bands. That makes the bracelet feel geological rather than decorative, especially when the light catches one section and leaves the rest dark.

Delivery to your country

Timeline, in plain numbers.

Made to order means we craft after your order. Shipping is free over €300; below €300, shipping is shown at checkout. Duties and import taxes are prepaid by BE, with no surprise carrier fees on delivery.

Made to order

Crafting begins after your order. 3–7 business days in the studio.

Tracked worldwide

International tracked shipping. 5–12 business days after dispatch. Full shipping information opens from this card.

14-day return

Request within 14 days of receiving your order. Refunds process 5–10 business days after approval.

2-year warranty

Defects in craft & materials covered 24 months from delivery. Cord re-stringing included.

DestinationTotal time (craft + ship)Duties & taxesFree shipping
Australia9–18 business daysIncluded · no carrier feesOrders over €300
United Kingdom6–14 business daysIncluded · no carrier feesOrders over €300
New Zealand10–18 business daysIncluded · no carrier feesOrders over €300

Crafted and dispatched from the BE. studio. Duties and import taxes are prepaid by BE. If your order is below €300, only shipping is added at checkout; orders over €300 ship free. Full country windows are listed on Shipping.

Questions before purchase

FAQ

The five questions buyers ask most before pressing add to cart.

01Is this stone treated in any way?+

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.

02Will the color look exactly like the product photos?+

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.

03How do returns and refunds work if I change my mind?+

Email us within 14 days 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.

04How long until it arrives in Australia, the UK, or New Zealand?+

Total time is craft (3–7 business days) plus tracked international shipping. UK: 6–14 business days. Australia: 9–18 business days. New Zealand: 10–18 business days. Duties and import taxes are prepaid by BE, so there are no surprise carrier fees on delivery. If your order is below €300, shipping is shown at checkout.

05What arrives in the box?+

Your piece arrives in the BE. box with its Stone Identity Card, BE. brand series card, and BE. jewellery pouch. Gift wrapping is available at checkout if it is going to someone else.