Vintage Bali Handmade Baltic Amber Granulated 925 Sterling Silver Oval Pendant Necklace 20”+2” 22.9g

DESCRIPTION

Condition: vintage, pre-owned, gently worn, very good condition. New 20” 1.25mm sterling ling chain with a 2” SSP extender.

Quantity: 1

Color: honey, silver, oxidized silver.

Weight: 22.9 grams.

Dimensions: pendant- 1 3/4 long x 15/16" wide x 1/2” deep, 25x16mm oval honey Amber; chain- 20" 1.25mm link chain + 2” SSP extender, 6mm dangle bead.

Material: 925 Sterling Silver, natural Baltic honey Amber, sterling silver plate extender.

Hallmark: 925, (925, chain).

Interesting Bits: Vintage, artisan handmade, pretty, 925 sterling silver bezel-set, large Baltic honey amber oval Bali pendant featuring a granulated tiny sterling ball surround and a deep braid wrapped setting. The charming Baltic Amber pendant hangs from a fine 20” sterling roll link chain with a 2” extender with a lobster clay clasp. Within the interior amber matrix, bubble inclusions refract light beautifully in a simple piece of 40,000,000 year old stone. Nicely designed and expertly executed, in lovely, gently worn condition...ready to wear. Looks very pretty on.

AMBER: Baltic Amber originates in a vast area of the Baltic states where 40,000,000 years ago it was formed from the coniferous (pine like trees) resin saps of a great forest. As they aged under great pressure, probably heat too, the fossilized resin sap took on the form of Amber after a few million years. Similar material formed only 10 million years ago in other parts of the world is considered much too young to be considered natural Amber and is called Copal if labeled correctly. Natural Amber has been found in Northern Europe/ Western Asia and coveted for adornments for 7,000+/- years. The Chinese legend, one of many from other cultures, states the Amber is the soul of a tiger which when put into the earth split into pieces of Amber....giving the wearer of Amber the strength of the tiger. When found, the Amber material is carved, polished and set retaining its natural colors, opacity, clarity and inclusions ( bits of stuff captured in the pine sap 40 million years ago...even tiny insects, feather, bits of plants,etc.). Natural Amber has medicinal properties which current science has verified. Amber is a beautiful treasure our planet has made for us. And this pendent is a pretty example.

Great gift---especially, but not only, for yourself.

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