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Large Classic Antique Butterscotch Baltic Amber and 14K Gold Bead Necklace

$5,500
£4,173.27
€4,771.77
CA$7,682.01
A$8,541.35
CHF 4,459.82
MX$103,969.01
NOK 56,905.37
SEK 53,317.61
DKK 35,612.56
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Substantial 72.6 gram natural yellow amber and 14K yellow gold bead necklace composed of twenty seven attracive oval amber beads with 14K yellow gold spacer beads. Excellent color with desirable variegation refered to as egg yolk. Amber beads: 29mm to 10mm, graduated Length: 25 inches Weight: 72.6 grams Tested for 14K gold spacer beads and clasp Condition: Very Good Amber is fossilized tree resin which has been prized as a gemstone since antiquity. It has been used as jewelry from 13,000 years ago with amber ornaments having been discovered in Mycenean tombs. Amber and amber extracts have been used medicinally in traditional Chinese medicine to "tranquilize the mind". Natural amber produces a distinct pinewood fragrance which when heated under the right conditions, produces oil of amber, likened to musk, an aphrodisiac. In ancient China it was customary to burn amber at large festivals and celebrations. Baltic Amber is particularly sought after for its beautiful honey yellow color. Two photographs in this listing show this necklace paired with another natural antique amber necklace which is currently available on our storefront, Intertrus Inc.
  • Metal:
  • Stone:
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  • Weight:
    72.6 g
  • Dimensions:
    Length: 25 in (635 mm)
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1887222361802

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