"SOMETIMES BEAUTY CAN BE DISCOVERED, OTHER TIMES IT MUST BE CREATED"

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OnlyONE Magazine
#1 issue
(tempo di lettura 3′)

FINE DETAILS FOR EXTRAORDINARY PROJECTS 

THE WORLD OF ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS IN OBSYDIAN STONE
Obsydian specializes in the processing of semi-precious stones to create unique architectural details, the original Obsy-dian stones are inserted in furnishing or design projects, creating a perfect union with the other materials and increasing their overall value.
The OBSYDIAN brand guarantees that all our materials are selected and identified through rigid schemes, so as to allow procurement from the most pure and rare lots in the world.
The originality of OBSYDIAN stones is given, not only by the method of procurement of raw materials, but above all by the craftsmanship with which it is transformed into OBSYDIAN detail, treated almost obsessively with an eye for detail.
Only the most skilled workers can guarantee the realization according to the standards required to become the original OBSYDIAN stone. Our workmanship has been handed down as a secret recipe of mastery in craftsmanship, with dedication and passion. The entry, in the world of details of OBSYDIAN stone, allows you to enhance your project with an element that posseses some of the most exclusive natural features, such as iridescence, luminosity or -in the specific case of labradorite, the iridescent effect, which transmits to the human eye a sparkle of flashes of different colors, ranging from blue, to violet, from green, to yellow and orange; colors that alternate and change constantly whenever the observer moves. These characteristics make them real unique elements that integrate harmoniously, whatever their contextuality, modern or classic, making most of the uniqueness of each piece, since each stone has its own history and light. Many companies have so far decided to increase the value of their products by relying on OBSYDIAN to ensure that their unique projects become inimitable.

SMANIA PARTNERSHIP
Make your unique projects become inimitable. The best design studios and companies have chosen to enhance their pieces with inserts in original obsidian stones; among these, Smania and Roberto Giovannini.
For their precious details, labradorite was used, with its natural iridescence that characterizes it, which, enhanced by the mosaic work, makes these elements become works of art.

OnlyONE Magazine
#2 issue
(tempo di lettura 2’40”)

THE PRECIOUS VIVACITY OF AMETHYST

THE WORLD OF ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS IN OBSYDIAN STONE
Obsydian specializes in the processing of semi-precious stones to create unique architectural details, the original Obsy-dian stones are inserted in furnishing or design projects, creating a perfect union with the other materials and increasing their overall value.
The OBSYDIAN brand guarantees that all our materials are selected and identified through rigid schemes, so as to allow procurement from the most pure and rare lots in the world.
The originality of OBSYDIAN stones is given, not only by the method of procurement of raw materials, but above all by the craftsmanship with which it is transformed into OBSYDIAN detail, treated almost obsessively with an eye for detail.
Obsydian specializes in the processing of semi-precious stones to create unique architectural details, the original Obsydian stones are inserted in furnishing or design projects, creating a perfect union with the other materials and increasing their overall value.
Many companies have so far decided to increase the value of their products by relying on OBSYDIAN to ensure that their unique projects become inimitable.

AMETHYST
The most precious Amethysts have shades ranging from medium to dark, transparent and pure purple, the most used type for our processes is the dog-toothed amethyst has showy white veins that make it suitable for creating both details of small dimensions and large tops, it can be worked both by creating a "random" and "flower" design. The minimum working thickness is 4 mm plus support on which it is applied
Curiosity: Even Leonardo Da Vinci was uncomfortable with the amethyst, he wrote of it that it has the power to drive away bad thoughts and to refine the intelligence of those in contact with it.

CLAN MILANO PARTNERSHIP
Make your unique projects become inimitable.
The best design studios and companies have chosen to enhance their pieces with inserts in original obsidian stones; among these, Clan.
With its natural iridescence that characterizes it, which, enhanced by the mosaic work, makes these elements become works of art.

OnlyONE Magazine
#3 issue
(tempo di lettura 2′ 20”)

OBSYDIAN STONE AND THE MATERIALS ARMONY

Obsydian specializes in the processing of semi-precious stones to create unique architectural details, the original Obsy-dian stones are inserted in furnishing or design projects, creating a perfect union with the other materials and increasing their overall value.
The OBSYDIAN brand guarantees that all our materials are selected and identified through rigid schemes, so as to allow procurement from the most pure and rare lots in the world.
The originality of OBSYDIAN stones is given, not only by the method of procurement of raw materials, but above all by the craftsmanship with which it is transformed into OBSYDIAN detail, treated almost obsessively with an eye for detail.
Obsydian specializes in the processing of semi-precious stones to create unique architectural details, the original Obsydian stones are inserted in furnishing or design projects, creating a perfect union with the other materials and increasing their overall value.
The hard stone inserts can be set on doors and vertical or horizontal supports of any kind. The manufacturing process allows the stone to be applied to any rigid base, be it wood, metal or stone based. Semi-precious stones can also be applied on masonry surfaces, creating design geometries and elegant combinations of different materials.
It can also be used as an insert on knobs, handles, taps, push-button panels and switches or in the form of rods, cabo-chons, rounded surfaces.
The ability to always have a harmonious finished product with a high level of finishes is to be considered an advantage of craftsmanship.

CONCEPT
We are carrying out two design ideas, one carried out by the internal style and development department and one in collaboration with Joe Gentile and Fabio Crippa's Atelier Design Lab.

COFFEE TABLE OBSYDIAN DESIGN
The coffee tables developed by the Obsydian style department are the first products in which it was decided to integrate another precious and appreciated material all over the world: natural nacre, even with this case of wanting to use a raw material of the highest quality combined with a casual workmanship that integrates well with our stones.

IL DESIGN SARTORIALE DELLE PIETRE
Sartorial design that comes from the continuous search for style with contamination between art and fashion through the use of noble materials. A new concept of application between semi-precious stones such as Afghan Lapis / Satin Brass, Labradorite with Microcement, Amethyst with Michelangelo White Carrara, Red Jasper with Precious Essence, Tiger's Eye with Artistic Resin, Iron Eye with Back-lacquered Glass, Afghan Lapis with Glass grits, Malachite with Pakistani Onyx.
Mosaic-cut craftsmanship as an added value to the design, for both a formal and emotional experience. Thanks to the skilled and educated hands of precious artisans, the materials are skilfully worked to give shape to products of high manufacturing and Italian excellence with great ability to know how. Unique objects thanks to their artisan quality. The design idea comes from geometric signs and linear cuts to create plays of projections that characterize the tops from the bases.

OnlyONE Magazine 
#4 issue
(tempo di lettura 2′ 20”)

BEAUTY IS DISCOVERED, BEAUTY IS CREATED.

The original Obsydian stone is, like the diamond, a rare and splendid creation of nature that only the hands of expert shape, revealing its innate beauty.
Obsydian is specialized in processing semi-precious stones to create valuable architectural details. The original Obsydian stones are inserted in furnishing or design projects, creating a perfect combination with other materials, thereby increasing their total value. Originality is guaranteed by three phases:
• The first phase concerns the procurement of the raw material which must comply with some parameters. For example, in the case of the rough labradorite block, whose ave-rage dimensions are variable (40cm x 60cm x 30cm), some of the characteristics that are taken into consideration and analyzed are the compactness and the iridescence, that under a careful analysis of expert eyes, they can already be identified in a first phase of inspection of the block.
• The second phase includes several stages of processing, including the cutting of the rough stone into slices of different thickness which vary according to the use or detail that is going to be realize. Manual cutting is always part of this phase, which requires more precision and mastery, as it will lead to the creation of pieces of various sizes for the various assemblies.
• The third phase includes leveling or calibration, gluing and assembly. For small pieces, a smoothing is carried out on the stones, which makes the surface even more smooth, which will eventually be polished.
However, it must be considered that semiprecious stones have different physical and chemical characteristics. For example some stones like Malachite and Lapis are very soft with low hardness and this requires changes in the different working phases, while Jasper and Tiger's Eye are, on the other hand, among the hardest materials.
It means that, in order to obtain a satisfactory final result, it's necessary to entrust it at the exeperienced hand of the workforce, who work them with care and obsessive attention.

COLLABORATION WITH FIDELIO
One of the collaborations, which is developing the most, is with the new brand, "Fidelio", a rising star in the world of bespoke design, the first in the world to found and identify the category of customizable luxury design.
Fidelio used some of the highly selected Obsydian materials, white mother-of-pearl and labradorite, to enhance two of his main pieces: the Table Buonanotte and the Coffe Table Espresso, making them products of extraordinary fineness and uniqueness even more.