Vintage Sterling Silver Genuine Natural Amber Necklace Southwestern Baltic Honey
The perfect mix of elegant and southwestern , this amber necklace brings instant charm to her favorite looks. Created in sterling silver , this necklace showcases 5 luminous genuine natural amber dangles.
Polished to a bright shine, this design suspends centered along an 18.0-inch chain that secures with a lobster claw clasp. Certain to delight, this necklace is a shimmering addition to any attire. About Amber - History and Introduction. Amber is a gemstone formed through the fossilization of tree resin. Amber resin is not the same as typical tree sap.
It is sourced specifically from the Pinus succinifera tree. The fossilization of amber can be traced back to the Tertiary period, meaning that amber stones formed approximately 50 million years ago. Since amber is formed from soft and sticky resin, amber often contains animal and plant inclusions; mostly mosquitoes and other insect species. Amber that developed in coal seams is often called'resinite', and specimens sourced specifically from New Zealand coal seams are referred to as'ambrite'. Amber is one of the few varieties of organic gemstones. The word'amber' was derived from the Middle Persian word'ambar'.It was originally used to describe a hardened waxy substance found within the intestines of sperm whales called ambergris. Ambergris is used in the production of fragrances because it has a very appealing aromatic smell.
During the 14th century, the use of the term amber shifted from reference to ambergris to the gemstone. Amber and ambergris were often confused with one another because both can be found washed up on beach shores. The two are easily distinguished by density. Ambergris has a much lower density and floats in freshwater. Amber gemstones do not float in freshwater, but float in saltwater. Uncommon Threads is evolving into a womens center. Monthly self-esteem focused workshops and groups provide women with information as well as a place to connect with other women (breaking the feeling of isolation). Future plans include a mentoring program (called Uncommon Friends), as well as stress management and beauty services. All proceeds support Uncommon Threads, in Lawrence MA. A program Family services of the Merrimack Valley, a 501c. Uncommon Threads has empowered over 1,000 struggling women by tapping into the power of clothes and image as tools for boosting self-esteem and self-worth. The item "VINTAGE STERLING SILVER GENUINE NATURAL AMBER NECKLACE SOUTHWESTERN BALTIC HONEY" is in sale since Thursday, July 11, 2019. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Retro, Vintage 1930s-1980s\Necklaces & Pendants".The seller is "familyservices_1854" and is located in Lawrence, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Featured Refinements: Amber Necklace
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Style: PENDANT LAVALIERE
- Material: AMBER
- Metal Purity: 925
- Main Stone: Amber
- Metal: Sterling Silver