Carved Dog-Paw Pendant in 950 Silver with Silver Obsidian | Rocas & Cristales

Exclusivity & Design — Carved Dog-Paw Pendant with Silver Obsidian: An author's piece from Rocas & Cristales: a 27 x 17 mm pendant in high-purity 950 silver, featuring silver obsidian hand-carved into 16 x 14 mm dog paws, with raised detailing that reveals the quality of its carving.

Aesthetic Details — Carved Dog-Paw Pendant with Silver Obsidian: The silvery flashes within this obsidian variety, produced by microscopic mineral inclusions, come alive as light strikes the carved relief of the paws, lending the piece a distinctive metallic sheen. Its impeccable finish invites touch and moves with equal elegance through daily wear and special occasions, revealing new nuances and reflections depending on the intensity and angle of the light that meets it. Set against the skin, the stone's natural color stands out, striking a balance between contemporary design and ancestral raw material.

Craftsmanship & Shipping — Carved Dog-Paw Pendant with Silver Obsidian: Handmade in Córdoba, Argentina by Rocas & Cristales, each piece is finished with the same meticulous attention given to a bespoke commission and stands behind our quality guarantee. Every order is inspected by hand before it leaves the workshop, wrapped in protective packaging suited for international travel, and sent with complimentary shipping extended to admirers of fine natural stone jewelry worldwide, arriving ready for its next occasion with no import surprises for the recipient.

Natural Stone Properties — Carved Dog-Paw Pendant with Silver Obsidian: Silver obsidian is an igneous volcanic glass, born from the sudden consolidation of lava on contact with air or water. Mesoamerican cultures called obsidian “the warrior's stone,” shaping it into tools, ritual weapons, and protective amulets, while the ancient Egyptians linked it to the strength of the earth and carried it as a talisman. Associated with the root chakra, this natural stone encourages grounding, severs ties to past attachments, and gently releases the emotional weight carried by the heart. It is traditionally linked to Sagittarius, and its protective energy makes it a favored keepsake for those seeking to move through new chapters with steadiness and inner clarity. Silver obsidian owes its metallic effect to microscopic gas bubbles trapped as the lava cooled, acting as a natural mirror when light reaches its surface — a rarer variety than traditional black obsidian, which makes every carved piece a coveted find among collectors of natural stone.