{"product_id":"black-obsidian-bracelet-with-999-silver-pixiu-charm","title":"Black Obsidian Bracelet with 999 Silver Pixiu Charm","description":"\u003cp\u003eObsidian is not a crystal at all. It is glass, formed when lava cools so fast that no crystal structure has time to grow — which is why the beads read as solid black with a hard, mirror-like shine rather than a sparkle. At 10 mm these beads carry real weight on the wrist, and the strand is sized for a larger fit than our standard 8 mm pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural black obsidian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 999 fine silver pixiu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 19–20 cm (7.5–7.9 in), elastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout black obsidian\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsidian is volcanic glass rather than a crystal — lava cooled too fast for crystals to form. It measures 5–5.5 on the Mohs scale, softer than quartz, and takes a mirror polish that gives it its deep black sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit and sizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeads measure 10 mm and the strand runs approximately 19–20 cm (7.5–7.9 in) unstretched, sized for a larger wrist or a loose fit on an average one. The elastic core rolls on without a clasp. If you need a shorter length, message us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsidian scratches more easily than quartz, so keep it in a soft pouch rather than loose in a drawer. Wipe with a damp cloth and dry immediately. The 999 silver pixiu will tarnish over time — this is normal for fine silver, and a silver polishing cloth restores it. Do not use abrasive cleaners on the charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping over $70. 30-day returns on unworn pieces in original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the pixiu charm 925 sterling or 999 fine silver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe charm is 999 fine silver. Fine silver is 99.9% silver — softer and purer than 925 sterling. It tarnishes more slowly than sterling but dents more easily, which is why it is used for a charm rather than for a clasp or a load-bearing finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs obsidian a crystal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Obsidian is volcanic glass, not a crystal — lava cooled so fast that no crystal structure formed. It measures 5–5.5 on the Mohs scale, softer than quartz, which is why it takes a mirror polish but picks up fine scratches with hard daily wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill a 10 mm bracelet fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strand measures about 19–20 cm (7.5–7.9 in) unstretched on 10 mm beads, which suits wrists from roughly 16 to 21 cm. It rolls on over the hand with no clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after the silver charm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the beads with a soft dry cloth and polish the charm with a silver cloth, without abrasive paste — abrasive paste removes the darkened relief that gives the pixiu its detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are processed in 1–3 business days from our Shenzhen studio. Standard delivery to the US takes 10–20 business days and costs $8; shipping is free on orders over $70. Express delivery is $15. A tracking number is emailed once the parcel is handed to the carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/de\/blogs\/crystal-encyclopedia\/black-obsidian-crystal-guide\"\u003eBlack obsidian crystal guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/obsidian\"\u003eObsidian collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/gifts-for-him\"\u003eCrystal gifts for him\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Vincryst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52477467754791,"sku":"VIN-CB-005","price":44.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/2011\/1143\/files\/VIN-CB-005-01.jpg?v=1793264355","url":"https:\/\/vincryst.com\/de\/products\/black-obsidian-bracelet-with-999-silver-pixiu-charm","provider":"Vincryst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}