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Estate sterling silver Baltic amber pendant. This gorgeous pendant is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling.  Featuring a beautiful Baltic natural amber gem, and quality silver work.  The oval genuine amber has a gorgeous cognac colour with interesting natural specimens, surrounded buy a gorgeous art deco revival silver frame. Even the back of this pendant is decorative and attractive. The bail on the pendant is substantial and sturdy, however decorative so it ties in beautifully with decoration on the silver frame, the entire design flows very nicely.  The pendant has been matched up to a sterling silver chain, which aesthetically looks perfect with the pendant. Truly a fabulous piece for any jewelry collection or a unique gift for that special someone.

Note: Amber is the most well known "stone" for making jewellery and and it is still very valued and precious. The oldest amber found is 170 millions years old. It was found on the island of Bornholm.

Millions of years ago Denmark was under water. The climate was warm and humid. In large mixed forests trees grew, they were tall and probably stood singly. The trees sweat amber and formed large quantities of resin, which were collected in blobs. Large rivers washed the resin clumps into the sea, where they sank to the bottom together with the clay. Over the next millions of years the resin petrified and became amber..the gold of the north.

Scientists do not know for sure, but it is believed that the amber came from a special type of fir, which is now extinct.

The climate changed many times after amber was sweated from those trees, and the glacial streams of the ice ages carried huge quantities of gravel and stone, including the amber, with them to where Denmark slowly emerged from the sea bed.

The vikings found the amber, and since amber is very easy to prepare and form they used it for jewellery.

Amber has been worn as an amulet for protection of health, against bad luck and evil attacks. It is said to bring balance, to absorb the negative energy, to ease pain, and increases life force. It should even heal nerves and bone marrow. It is suppose to help your decision in what you desire and calm your nerves. It emits a sunny and bright soothing energy. When worn around your neck, it assists to cure sore throats. It can even assist in digestive ailments, bleeding teeth, headaches and epilepsy. For many, amber does change negative energy into positive because it is quite simply so beautiful to look at.

It is fascinating to wear a piece of amber jewellery with amber representing millions of years of age, from an ancient amber tree to the sales counter of todays goldsmiths.

Measurements: Pendant( including bail) 40mm x 15mm  Chain 21.5 " Note: Can be shortened to desired length upon request

Stone Size: Amber 13mm x 10mm 

Weight: 5.1 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: Baltic Region 

Date: 21st Century