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by Charlotte Wannebroucq · CNE Accredited Gemmologist

A MIRROR OF OBSIDIAN

Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Updated on November 21st
Updated on 21 November 2022
MINERAIRE OF OBSIDIAN

The Galerie Pierre-Alain Challier invites us to discover the exhibition Obsidian mirror.

Mattia Bonetti
Mirroir Beluga
Courtesy of the Pierre-Alain Challier and Michel der Agobian galleries, Cub-Ar edition

Esprit Joaillerie was pleased to be guided in this discovery by Michel der Agobian, a great specialist in obsidian and founder of Cub-Ar. He is the publisher of precious objects made with this beautiful stone from Armenia.

Michel der Agobian & Esprit Joaillerie in front of the mirror by Arik Levy
Michel der Agobian & Esprit Joaillerie in front of the mirror by Arik Levy

Surprising, with a deep black hue, this stone It glows with marbling. Then areas of gray, green, and even red appear.

Obsidian Brut

It should be noted that it was already used by the Incas and Egyptians of ancient times for its divine qualities.

Obsidian Necklace
Jean-Michel Othoniel Edition Unique

Also, this beautiful stone Brilliant black, carved or polished has seduced and inspired fourteen contemporary artists. They created a mirror, a jewel, a obsidian work of art, especially for the Galerie Pierre-Alain Challier. Each piece is limited to 8 copies.

Jean-Baptiste Sibertin
Arik Levy
Courtesy of the Pierre-Alain Challier and Michel der Agobian galleries, Cub-Ar edition
Josette Rispal
Hubert Le Gall

Overall, it is an astonishing exhibition, where obsidian takes us to the other side of the mirror.

Romain Barré

Until January 12, 2019
Pierre-Alain Challier Gallery
8 rue Debelleyme 75003 Paris
From Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 7pm

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Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
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Charlotte Wannebroucq

Gemmologist expert, member of the CNE-Art, and expert in signed jewelry. Twenty-five years of experience at the heart of Parisian jewelry, between the Carré Rive Gauche and Place Vendôme.
She signs the decryptions of collections, the analyses of stones and the estimates published in Esprit Joaillerie. Each piece commented on is examined in person, in the workshop, in the sales room or in the showroom.
  • Expertise

    Gemmology and signed jewellery

  • Member

    CNE-Art

  • Experience

    Over 25 years in Parisian jewellery