The story of this piece
Space / Discernment
A translucent centre in an obsidian orbit
Glossy black onyx and silver-sheen obsidian in orbit around a single clear quartz sphere. In old gardens a moon gate was a round opening in a wall: you could see through it before you passed. The clear stone is that opening.
It belongs to Clarity. Tradition treats clear quartz as the oldest stone of seeing, and holds that one is enough; the black stones around it are there to make the seeing possible, the way a dark room makes a window bright.
For the person who has to read a room twice. Worn on the left, the clear stone faces the table.
Specification
- Stones
- Black onyx · Clear quartz
- Hardware
- Silver-tone spacers · Stretch cord
- Bead size
- 10–14 mm
- Fit
- Balanced fit · 16.5–19 cm wrist
- Wrist range
- 16.5–19 cm
- Closure
- Stretch cord, hand-knotted
- Seal bead
- Antique-finished barrel, engraved with the atelier number, worn to the inside of the wrist
- Collection
- 明 Clarity
- Packaging
- Matte black box, linen pouch, record card
- Atelier number
- Atelier No. 06
Worn
“One pale stone in a dark circle. I look at it once before I answer, and the answer is shorter.”
M. · London · Anonymized wearer note
From the stone library
Black onyx
Dense, even black chalcedony with a hard glossy finish.
The classical stone of steadiness; carried into long negotiations.
Read about Black onyxQuestions about this piece
What if I don't know my wrist size?
Order without a size. We write to you before stringing with a two-minute way to measure, and we hold the piece until you reply.
Can I wash my hands with it on?
Yes, briefly. Take it off for showers, swimming and sleep; wood and porous stones prefer to stay dry.
What happens if the cord wears?
Send it back. The house restrings cord and closure for life; a restring takes seven to ten days.
Is it a good gift if I don't know their size?
Yes. Choose Standard fit and the middle of the range, and add a note. One complimentary resize is included, and the record card explains it.
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Objects from Ordanne are made for private practice and personal meaning. They are not medical devices and make no claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.