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$99.95
This beautiful, genuine Baltic Amber piece offers versatile wear as both a pendant and a brooch. It was hand-set in 925 sterling silver in Poland during the 1990s, showcasing its unique vintage character. The design features a clever hinged hook that folds neatly away, remaining invisible when worn as a brooch. As a one-of-a-kind treasure, the item pictured is the exact one you will receive. It is in excellent vintage condition. Please note that color variations may occur depending on your computer's display. It measures 1.6'' (without the hook) by 0.9'' by 0.4'' and weighs 12.5 grams. Ship from Texas within 2 business days. Amber is the fossilized, hardened resin of trees, ranging in age from less than a million to more than 300 million years old. This beautiful Baltic Amber has been popular throughout the World for Centuries and is reflected in many of the regions folk tales. Amber Jewels are actually pieces of petrified tree sap and found in only three areas throughout the World. Occasionally, you may find pieces of insects or plants trapped inside these jewels but they are quite rare. Amber has a unique quality of being light enough to float on water and was originally explained through folk tales as being gifts from the young maiden Ambrella to her parents after she was kidnapped by the Prince of the seas
