THE WORLD OF ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL IN ORIGINAL OBSYDIAN STONE
Obsydian specialises in working semi-precious stones to create unique architectural details; original Obsydian stones are incorporated into furnishing or design projects, creating a perfect union with other materials and increasing their overall value. The Obsydian brand guarantees that all our materials are selected and identified according to rigorous criteria, allowing sourcing from the purest and rarest lots in the world.
The originality of Obsydian stones derives not only from the way raw materials are sourced, but above all from the artisan mastery with which they are transformed into the Obsydian detail, worked almost obsessively with extreme attention to detail.
Only the most expert artisans can guarantee production to the standards required to become original Obsydian stone. Our craft has been handed down like a secret recipe of high craftsmanship, with dedication and passion.
Entering the world of Obsydian stone details allows you to enhance your project with an element possessing some of the most exclusive natural characteristics, such as iridescence, luminosity or – in the specific case of labradorite – the play-of-colour effect, which gives the human eye a flash of sparkles in shifting colours ranging from blue to violet, from green to yellow and orange; colours that alternate and change constantly every time the observer moves.
These characteristics make them truly unique elements that blend harmoniously into any context, modern or classic, enhancing the uniqueness of each piece, since every stone has its own story and its own light.
Many companies have so far chosen to increase the value of their products by relying on Obsydian, to ensure that their unique projects become truly inimitable.
TYPES OF WORKMANSHIP
Obsydian stone inserts can be set, just as diamonds become the precious detail capable of enhancing any kind of surface.
They reach their full splendour on vertical or horizontal supports, creating design geometries and elegant combinations of different materials.
The special process allows the stone to be applied to any rigid base, whether wood, metal, slate or marble.
It can also be used as an insert to embellish knobs, handles or taps.
Just like precious stones, Obsydian stone is found in small quantities within the earth's sedimentary layers and, once extracted from the deposits, comes in very small sizes.
The stones can be applied in the form of strips, cabochons or convex surfaces.
There is no limit to the maximum size of the pieces, other than the production times resulting from a mosaic-type application.
PARTNERSHIPS
The best design studios and the most prestigious companies have chosen to enhance their creations with original Obsydian stone inserts; among them, Smania and Roberto Giovannini.
For their precious details, labradorite was used, with the natural iridescence that distinguishes it and that, enhanced by mosaic work, turns these elements into true works of art.
Published in OnlyONE Magazine #1
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