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Amber

Amber, prized for its mystery and beauty from the Paleolithic to the present, is the fossilized resin produced by ancient plants that existed millions of years ago. It is a natural product and not a mineral.

Beware of pieces that are too uniform or too perfect. The process of resin from ancient plants becoming amber results in imperfections that often give amber its personality. Bubbles, plant debris, clouds, inner layers, cracks and fissures, insect parts, opacities, swirls and stress lines are present to some degree in most pieces and can help verify authenticity.

Think twice about a necklace of perfectly matched, transparent beads. Chances are they are plastic and meant to simulate amber. Also be suspicious of amber with insects where the amber part appears flawless or the insects are perfectly placed. Most insects and animals entombed in amber show signs of struggle and try to flee before becoming entombed.

In general, true ambers give the impression of lightness and warmth and a complex, glowing luster.

The main sources of amber are the Baltic region and the Dominican Republic. Baltic ambers tend to be more opaque, a lustrous buttery yellow or golden brown color range. Dominican ambers are usually brighter, more transparent yellow-golds. A necklace of Dominican amber displays more uniformity and transparency. Amber also comes in shades of green and light brown.

Amber’s greatest enemies are oxygen and light. Store amber in a cool place away from strong light. Place it in small sealable plastic bags to reduce overall exposure levels.

Ancient cultures associated amber with the sun, warmth, protection, and healing. The Mesolithic Baltic people and the ancient Greeks related amber to gods or natural spiritual forces that brought abundance, harvest or health. The Greeks thought amber was the petrified tears of the Halides, associated with the solar god Helios and his son Phaeton. A common word used today, electron, is derived from ancient Greek word for amber "elektron."

Today, Indian cultures in southern Mexico carve healing amulets from amber to ward off the evil eye and heal injuries. Islamic cultures make amber prayer beads (mesbahs) to reflect divine inspiration. Asian cultures credit amber carvings for bringing luck and abundance.

Amber Jaguar Pendent - Who wouldn't want a jaguar for the holidays? Well, give your special someone an amber jaguar. The remarkable face of a jaguar is hand-carved onto a lovely piece of cherry amber that's 33x20 mm in size. The dramatic pendent hangs on an ultra-chic 18" natural-colored leather necklace cord with a sterling silver clasp. Boy will this piece turn heads. Retail price $500.

Our Price $139.00 Item# nk-jag

Amber Sun Pendent -- Wear a bit of light everyday when you wear this sunburst pendent that's more than a half-inch in diameter. A flaring sterling silver and antiqued sun sports a round amber cabochon as its center. The finishing touch is a 16 inch sterling silver serpentine chain. Retail price $150.

Our Price $48.00 Item# nk-amb198

Pear-Shaped Amber Earrings -- Pear-shaped amber drops, encircled in sterling silver, form the basis of these lovely earrings suspended on sterling French wires. Retail price $100.

Our Price $35.00 Item# ea-amb1908

Amber Link Necklace -- Seven almond-shaped cherry color amber links, each link encased in sterling silver, form the basis of this stunning 16 inch long necklace. Each link is slightly less than a half-inch long. Matching bracelet available. Retail price $250.

Our Price $105.00 Item# nk-amb695

Amber Butterfly Pin/Pendant -- Green and honey colored amber, surrounded by sterling silver, create the luminous wings of our precious butterfly. Its carefully crafted body is also made from the finest .925 sterling silver. This lovely piece, about 1 inch in size, can be worn as a pin or a pendent, with the 16 inch long sterling silver serpentine chain that comes with the pin. Retail price $200.

Our Price $69.00 Item# nk-amb546

Multi-Colored Amber Bracelet -- Five multi-colored squares of amber are at the heart of this sterling silver double hinged bracelet. A sturdy lobster claw clasp makes sure the bracelet stays safely on. Retail price $275.

Our Price $100.00 Item# br-amb2379

Amber Teardrop Pendent -- More than a half-inch long, this amber teardrop pendent is perfect to wear everywhere. Held in a sterling silver cup, the teardrop is suspended from a delicate 16 inch long sterling silver chain. Retail price $79.

Our Price $21.00 Item# nk-amb1502

Round Amber Posts -- Honey colored amber is accented by antiqued sterling silver dangles and posts. Retail price $99.

Our Price $26.00 Item# ea-amb1249

Sterling and Amber Dangle Earrings -- Dangles are hot. And these nearly 2 inch long glam earrings are right out of the pages of the latest fashion magazines. Four amber chips plus sterling silver links and ear wires make these a “must-have” item. Retail price $99.

Our Price $26.00 Item# ea-amb2594

Liquid Silver & Amber Necklace -- Liquid silver and small silver beads separate oval amber pendent and its 17 accenting amber nuggets. The 16 inch long necklace is completed by a striking sterling silver toggle. Retail price $195.

Our Price $55.00 Item# nk-amb142

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