{"product_id":"royal-peacock-velvet-obsidian-trimmer-1970s-pendant","title":"Royal Peacock Velvet Obsidian Rough - 1970s Trimmer for Cabs and Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning \u003cstrong\u003e1970s old stock\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Peacock Velvet Obsidian trimmer showing \u003cem\u003estunning purple and green in the royal display\u003c\/em\u003e. From \u003cstrong\u003eMexico\u003c\/strong\u003e. This nice trimmer could \u003cstrong\u003ecut a couple one-cab slabs\u003c\/strong\u003e and still have an \u003cstrong\u003eend remaining for a pendant project\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Royal Peacock Velvet Obsidian\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 48mm x 44mm x 45mm (Inches - 1.9\" x 1.7\" x 1.8\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 108 grams (3.81 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Rare\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Mexico\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Natural rough, unpolished\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMexican Velvet Obsidian, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Velvet Obsidian\u003c\/strong\u003e and sometimes sold as \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Peacock\u003c\/strong\u003e, displays a \u003cstrong\u003evelvety appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e with color flashes in green, gold, and purple that shimmer when moved. It produces impressive cabs and offers an engaging cutting experience for lapidarists. Large quantities were imported in the 1960s and 1970s, but the mine is essentially depleted. Most current material is old stock. This obsidian represents one of Mexico's finest volcanic glass varieties and a classic from collecting's golden era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cem\u003ebudget-friendly entry\u003c\/em\u003e into 1970s old stock Royal Peacock Velvet at a \u003cstrong\u003eworking trimmer size\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eMulti-project potential\u003c\/strong\u003e with cabochon slabs plus pendant material from one piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Cabochon cutting\u003cbr\u003e• Pendant projects\u003cbr\u003e• Mexican obsidian collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e All photos are taken wet to show polish potential. The last photo is taken dry to show any natural imperfections or surface features, so please review it before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46027786420458,"sku":"R995","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R995-royal-peacock-velvet-obsidian-trimmer-1970s-pendan-1.jpg?v=1778033997","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/royal-peacock-velvet-obsidian-trimmer-1970s-pendant","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}