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Is amber jewelry valuable?

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Is amber jewelry valuable?
Amber is one of the oldest gems made from the hardened resin of ancient pines. It is more valuable the lighter the color or if there are well-preserved organisms such as insects trapped within the gemstones.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Antique Art Nouveau Capricorn Screw-on Dangle Earrings Amber Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These unusual screw-on dangle earrings were handcrafted around 1918-1920 ca. beginning of the
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Vintage 1920s Russian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amber, Silver

Victorian Diamond and Mediterranean Coral Dangle Earrings late 19th Cent.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
and cheerful 40mm, 1 1/2 inch long antique earrings feature a matched pair of luscious, deep salmon
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

1925 Art Deco Sterling Silver Marcasite and Carnelian Cherry Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a fantastic pair of original Art Deco earrings in sterling silver featuring bright
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Victorian Amber And Etruscan Style Gold Bracelet In Fitted Case, Circa 1875
Located in London, GB
An antique amber and gold bracelet, with large amber beads, with gold discs either side, decorated
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Amber, Gold

Couture Depose France Set PouredGlass Earrings & LampworkGlass 2Strand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
coniferous trees known as amber. On the earring backs, a shaped loop of brass wire is hinged to each of the
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Vintage 1920s French Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Moonstone, Topaz, Citrine, Amber, Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass, Silver

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Lava Cameos
Located in Riverdale, NY
identical in carving (different crowns), these would work beautifully set as a pair of earrings. One in deep
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Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amber

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