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Sterling Silver Amber Artisan Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Artisan Sterling Silver necklace with a huge chunk of Amber. Hand Crafted one of kind piece
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Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Amber Stone Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sterling silver necklace with an oversized triangular shaped Amber stone, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver

Amber Sterling Silver Pendant Modernist Necklace Massive
Located in Wallkill, NY
Huge chunk of Amber bezel set in Sterling of Handmade construction/ Bezel set amber Measuring 1.80
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Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Amber and Green Stone Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage large freeform baltic honey amber bead necklace featuring sterling silver beaded rondelles
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Amber and Green Stone Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver
Amber and Green Stone Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver
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W 0.91 in D 0.66 in L 18.4 in
Awesome Free-Form Amber Sterling Silver Modernist Heirloom Necklace
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Bold and Spectacular Modernist One-of-a-Kind Necklace comprising a large Genuine Free-form Amber
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Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Scandinavian Modernist Large Natural Amber Sterling Silver Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Scandi Modernist natural amber and sterling silver statement necklace composed of five
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20th Century European Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Freeform Amber Pendant, Sterling Silver, Amber Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
This unique amber pendant is a beautiful and bold statement piece made of sterling silver and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Vintage Russian Baltic Amber Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver Necklace and Bezel
Located in Milford, DE
-back bezel on a stylish chain. Sterling Silver. Necklace length: 19.5 inches / 49.5 cm Pendant
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20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver

Polished Dark Amber Bead Necklace, Sterling Silver Clasp, Vintage, Collar
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage necklace features polished dark amber beads that have a rich and warm glow. The beads
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20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Vintage Russian Baltic Amber Pendant Necklace, Ornate Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Milford, DE
stylish silver chain chain. Sterling Silver. Necklace length: 25 inches / 63.5 cm Pendant dimensions
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20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Silver

Antique Sterling Silver and Amber Carving Pendant Necklace, St. Petersburg, 1892
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique sterling silver and amber carving pendant necklace, from St Petersburg, Russia. Hallmarked
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Antique 1890s Russian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver and Polished Butterscotch Amber Link Necklace
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Art Nouveau style sterling silver graduated link necklace set with polished butterscotch
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Late 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Dynamic Modernist Free-form Amber Sterling Silver Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
, suspended from 5-cord strands; the necklace is finished with a sterling clasp. Handmade; Approx. dimensions
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Vintage 1980s Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Floral Amber Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: sterling silver Dimensions: pendant measures 40mm in length Weight: 6.18
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Lillian Kalan Sterling and Amber Brutalist Necklace
By Lillian Kalan
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive necklace has a chic, brutalist quality. The large scale combined with the high
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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

 Lillian Kalan Sterling and Amber Brutalist Necklace
 Lillian Kalan Sterling and Amber Brutalist Necklace
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H 6.5 in W 6 in D 1.25 in
Chrysalis Necklace (Envelopment, Amber, MA+AMB)
Located in Paris, FR
Necklace in matte sterling silver and a slab of rough amber. Its comes on 74 cm sterling silver
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Chrysalis Necklace (Envelopment, Amber, MA+AMB)
Chrysalis Necklace (Envelopment, Amber, MA+AMB)
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H 3.43 in W 0.4 in L 29.14 in
Indonesian Sumatra Amber Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
mechanical treatments were used. The necklace is fastened with a rare sterling silver clasp with a natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber

Sterling Silver Egg Yolk Baltic Amber Lilly Pendant Necklace Original 875 Chain
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Wonderful vintage sterling silver Baltic "Egg Yolk" Amber pendant with the original 875 silver
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Vintage 1940s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver and Amber Necklace Made Year 2006
Located in Stockholm, SE
pendant made of sterling silver and amber. A necklace like this can of course be worn at any season, but
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Early 2000s Finnish Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Silver and Amber Necklace Made Year 2006
Silver and Amber Necklace Made Year 2006
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H 1.66 in L 21.26 in
Sterling Silver Butter Scotch Amber Pendant 3 Inch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Huge Amber pendant with a sterling silver bale Measuring 3 in top to bottom x 1.50 in wide x 1 in
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Natural Baltic Amber Necklace in the Form of Tablets
Located in Braintree, GB
Natural Baltic amber necklace in the form of half polished tablets, with sterling silver clasp
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Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces

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Amber, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Amber Cluster Pendant - 925 Botanical Scrolling Vine
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Amber Colors: Orange & Yellow Style
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Stephen Dweck Necklace Snake Amber Wood Necklace 1980s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Amber and Wood Snake Disc Necklace. This dates from the 1980s. Purchased and never worn. We have a
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Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amber

Silver Link Necklace with Large Baltic Amber Pendant
Located in Arnhem, NL
amber cabochon and it is in an oval silver frame decorated with silver leaves. The necklace and the
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20th Century Polish Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver

Modernist Silver Necklace with Baltic Amber
Located in Montreal, QC
Handmade modernist sterling silver necklace with a large natural Baltic amber. Stamped 925 and
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Silver

Cuboid Necklace (Amber Box, DA)
By Parts of Four
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant necklace in the shape of cuboid in acid treated sterling silver, it comes on a 74cm chain.
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cuboid Necklace (Amber Box, DA)
Cuboid Necklace (Amber Box, DA)
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H 4.34 in W 0.63 in D 0.63 in
Cuboid Necklace (Amber Box, DA)
By Parts of Four
Located in PARIS, FR
Pendant necklace in the shape of cuboid in acid treated sterling silver, it comes on a 74cm chain.
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cuboid Necklace (Amber Box, DA)
Cuboid Necklace (Amber Box, DA)
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H 4.34 in W 0.63 in D 0.63 in
Necklace with amber pendant and Om symbol gold
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and Om symbol gold
Necklace with amber pendant and Om symbol gold
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Native American Paul Livingston Sterling Silver Amber Turquoise Pendant #16152
By Navajo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver amber and green turquoise pendant by Native American Navajo artisan, Paul
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Tibetan Turquoise bold Amber beads necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
, creating a beautiful fusion of cultural influences. The necklace is comprised of Tibetan Amber and Sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Faux Amber Bead & Silver Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Custom Made Necklace by Famous Moroccan Jeweler Chez Faouzi of Marrakech. Necklace is made up of
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Beaded Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Pearl necklace with spectacular Amber pendant.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
necklace showcasing the harmonious blend of lustrous Pearls, vibrant Turquoise, and captivating Amber. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Splendid Keshi Pearls and Amber Necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
-kind. The necklace is fastened by a clasp made of sterling silver and Amber, adding an extra layer of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - M
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - M
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - M
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Locket necklace Treasure of Baltic Sea with amber gold
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
We have prepared for you a minimalist amber locket. It's our interpretation of traditional
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Locket necklace Treasure of Baltic Sea with amber gold
Locket necklace Treasure of Baltic Sea with amber gold
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W 0.6 in D 0.24 in Dm 20.87 in L 0.87 in
A.Jeschel Baltic Amber and Keshi Pearl necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
necklace. Meticulously crafted, it combines the ethereal allure of fine, transparent Baltic Amber, adorned
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - I
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - I
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - I
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - Z
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - Z
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - Z
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - W
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - W
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - W
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - U
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - U
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - U
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - T
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - T
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - T
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - S
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - S
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - S
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - R
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - R
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - R
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - P
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - P
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - P
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - O
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - O
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - O
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - N
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - N
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - N
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - L
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - L
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - L
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - K
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

 Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - K
 Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - K
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - B
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - B
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - B
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - H
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - H
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - H
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - G
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - G
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - G
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - E
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold -  E
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold -  E
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold -F
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold -F
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold -F
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - A
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - A
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - A
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - C
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
manifesting the strength of your personality or that of your loved one. The necklace is made of 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - C
Necklace with amber pendant and name letter gold - C
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W 0.4 in Dm 19.3 in L 0.56 in
A.Jeschel Baltic Amber and Baroque Pearls Necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
materials - a big and bold necklace featuring Amber and Baroque Pearls. While Amber is not technically a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Cuboid Necklace (Amber Box, MR+MA)
By Parts of Four
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant necklace in the shape of cuboid in brass, it comes on a 74cm sterling silver chain.
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Cuboid Necklace (Amber Box, MR+MA)
Cuboid Necklace (Amber Box, MR+MA)
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H 4.34 in W 0.63 in L 29.14 in
Cuboid Necklace (Amber Box, MR+MA)
By Parts of Four
Located in PARIS, FR
Pendant necklace in the shape of cuboid in brass, it comes on a 74cm sterling silver chain.
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Cuboid Necklace (Amber Box, MR+MA)
Cuboid Necklace (Amber Box, MR+MA)
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H 4.34 in W 0.63 in L 29.14 in
April in Paris Designs Gold Vermeil Golden Amber Choker Necklace
By Merideth McGregor
Located in New York, NY
Amber Choker Necklace is an elegant piece to enhance your wardrobe. The necklace measure just under 5
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2010s Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Amber, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Baltic Amber, Chinese soapstone, Bakelite, baroque pearls necklace from Lorraine
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Large chunks of polished Baltic Amber,vintage carved Chinese soapstone bead,vintage Bakelite beads
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20th Century Baltic Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver

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Amber Sterling Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact amber sterling necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 72 vintage or 29 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect amber sterling necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing amber sterling necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Elaine Silverstein, Intini Jewels and Jane Magon Collections each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an amber sterling necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Amber Sterling Necklace?

On average, an amber sterling necklace at 1stDibs sells for $1,200, while they’re typically $138 on the low end and $14,747 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Amber Sterling Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Amber bead necklaces are believed to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief. Amber is a fossilized tree resin that contains succinic acid. Many believe that when amber is heated against the body, it releases the acid onto the skin where it is absorbed, providing a boost to the body’s immune system. Find an assortment of amber bead necklaces on 1stDibs.