OnlyONE Magazine 
#1 issue
(reading time 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 Obsydian 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 tran-sformed 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 labradorit-, 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 haracteristics make them real unique elements that integrate harmoniously, whatever their context, 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 deci-ded to increase the value of their products by relying on OBSYDIAN to ensure that their unique projects become inimitable.

MANUFACTURING TYPES
Obsydian stone inserts can be set; just like the diamaants become the pre-cious detail to enhance every type of surface. They reach their maximum splendor on vertical or horizontal supports, creating design geometries and elegant combinations of different materials. The special manufacturing process allows the stone to be applied to any rigid base, be it wood, metal, slate or marble. It can also be used as an insert to embellish knobs, handles or taps. Just like for precious stones, the Obsydian stone is discovered in small quantities inside the sedimentation layers of the earth, and once extracted from the deposits it is very small. It is possible to apply the stones in the form of rods, cabochons, convex surfaces. The maximum dimensions of the realizations that can be carried out, do not present limits, except those due to the realization times derived from a mosaic application.

LABRADORITE
The main characteristic of this splendid material is the optical phenomenon of the labradorescence, it appears as a sparkle of blue, violet, green, yellow and orange flashes. The effect originates from the interference due to the presence of various laminar layers within the mineral. This stone is often worked as a mosaic to best enhance its chromatic variation characteristics.
Curiosity:
A famous Eskimo legend tells that once the nor-thern lights were imprisoned in the rock along the coast of Labrador. A wandering Eskimo warrior, with lance blows, freed most of the lights trapped in the rock, and those that remained formed the labradorite.

PARTNERSHIPS WITH SMANIA
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
(reading time 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 Obsydian 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 iden-tified 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 procu-rement of raw materials, but above all by the craftsmanship with which it is tran-sformed 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 workman-ship 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 labradorit-, 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 harmo-niously, 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.

AMETHYSTThe most precious Amethysts have shades ranging from medium to dark, transparent and pure purple, the most used type for our processes is the dogtoothed 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.

MANUFACTURING OPTIONS
Obsydian stone inserts can be set; just like the diamaants become the precious detail to enhance every type of surface.
They reach their maximum splendor on vertical or horizon-tal supports, creating design geometries and elegant combina-tions of different materials.
The special manufacturing process allows the stone to be ap-plied to any rigid base, be it wood, metal, slate or marble. It can also be used as an insert to embellish knobs, handles or taps.
Just like for precious stones, the obsydian stone is discove-red in small quantities inside the sedimentation layers of the earth, and once extracted from the deposits it is very small. It is possible to apply the stones in the form of rods, cabochons, convex surfaces.
The maximum dimensions of the realizations that can be carried out, do not present limits, except those due to the rea-lization times derived from a mosaic application.

PARTNERSHIP WITH CLAN MILANO
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 
(reading time 2′ 20”)

OBSYDIAN STONE AND THE ARMONY OF MATERIALS

Obsydian specializes in the processing of semi-precious stones to create precious architectural details, the original obsydian stones are inserted in furnishing or design projects, creating a perfect combination with other materials and increasing their overall value.
The Obsydian brand guarantees that all its materials are selected and identified, through strict schemes so as to allow procurement from the purest and rarest batches in the world.
The originality of Obsydian stones is given not only by the procurement methodology of the raw material but above all by the craftsmanship with which it is transformed into obsydian detail, which is treated in an almost maniacal way with a wealth of details.
Only the most expert workers can guarantee the realization according to the standards required to become the original Obsydian stone our workmanship that is handed down as a secret recipe of mastery in mastery, with dedication and passion.
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, cabochons, 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.

COFFE 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 mother-of-pearl, 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.

THE SARTORIAL DESIGN OF THE STONES
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 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
(reading time 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 average 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 sur-face 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 ot 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 nacre 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.