I carved Kuan-Yin in Black Obsidian

A 70 x 39 mm black obsidian pendant, hand-carved with a depiction of Kuan-Yin, considered in Chinese Buddhism to be the Goddess of mercy and multifaceted nature. In folk devotion, Kuan-Yin rescues those who turn to her in times of difficulty, especially from dangers caused by water, fire, or weapons. The full-body carving of Kuan-Yin, seated with her legs crossed, measures 57 x 39 mm and is set in a silver box that protects and enhances it.

Obsidian is not a mineral in the strict sense, but a glassy rock, very rich in silica, that originates from the rapid solidification of magma. Its characteristics and appearance, as well as its widespread distribution, have made it famous since antiquity and have led to its use in rituals and ornamentation. Obsidian, along with flint, is known as "the warrior's rocks." Rainbow obsidian owes its iridescent colors to the presence of microbubbles of water trapped during its formation. In certain Stone Age cultures and early civilizations, it was highly valued because it could be used to make very sharp blades. Mesoamerican cultures used obsidian to make tools, ornaments, and weapons. The Egyptians considered it a powerful talisman and made amulets from it, sculpted in the shape of scarabs (their sacred animal), which they placed in the tombs of the deceased to ease their passage to the afterlife.

Origin: Mexico.

Properties: Cuts the ties of old love relationships and gently releases the attachments of the heart.

Sign: Sagittarius