Chunky, Nugget and Beaded Amber Necklaces
From amber cross necklace designs with large cabochon pendants, and hand strung amber nugget gems on endless strands of hemp, to delicate baby teething necklaces for infant comfort – Amber Earrings & Jewelry has suggestions on where to shop and how much to pay for top Baltic amber creations handmade in Poland, Lithuania and other Baltic regions, and how to get what you want delivered to wherever you are in the world.
Although Poland is a dominant player in the world of amber jewelry, some of the best designs come from another Baltic region – Lithuania. Many online amber shops, which operate from the USA and the UK, are in fact small family run businesses (or dealers for small artists and designers) who work exclusively with Baltic amber, and who began in their home countries and have expanded to offer worldwide delivery through the internet. When you shop with these smaller companies you support modern artists, traditional artisans and talented craftspeople who are amber experts and earn a living through their unique artistic abilities. We often recommend places like Andzia’s Amber Jewelry, Amberizon and a Lithuanian shop called True Baltic Amber for prayer beads and rosaries, however this week we feature Amber Paradise, a family run company that began in Lithuanian many years ago and now retails some of the most gorgeous amber necklaces through their online shop in the UK.
Cognac Amber Bead Necklaces From Paradise
Cognac color beaded necklaces are the most common, yet when we say “common” we must point out that each piece will be unique since the translucence of the gems, the variations of colors – from reddish orange to honey-yellow – and the fossils within each bead, will make every strand a singular item. However, a basic 17 inch string of amber nuggets or round polished beads will cost about £80 to £120 in the UK, and you can order in the US, strands starting at around $90 and multiple strand necklace and bracelet sets for around $300.
Amber Paradise also has some unusual gold amber necklace designs crafted from long amber stones in a Cleopatra-style collar, about 19 inches long, with flat, inch-long chunks at the front tapering to smaller rectangular shapes at the back. This elegant piece is ideal for eveningwear with a low décolleté. We recommend that when you choose a chunky amber necklace as a feature for an ensemble, you don’t pair it will large earrings or chunky bracelets, since it detract from the elegance of a singular piece. We suggest that if you choose a dramatic necklace, you pair it with teardrop earrings and no other jewelry.
Casual Amber Nugget Necklace
For fun casual jewelry, try an amber nugget design, which comes with multiple strands to drape around your neck or waist, and a bracelet that’s delicate, with small charm-like nuggets to jingle as you move. For £30 you can have the two piece set by ordering through Amber Paradise.
Silver and Green Amber
Classic amber strands are usually strung with invisible string or some kind of natural twine or hemp, but the modern creations are most often set in solid sterling silver.
One beautiful example of an amber silver necklace is the teardrop shaped design of a green amber set that features five stones, with one that dangles in the center like a pendant, and a silver chain for a total length of 18 inches. What’s most surprising is how affordable it is: just under £30, making it an ideal gift. Since it’s not too large, it could be lovely on a young lady or teenage girl, and can be paired with a matching set of green amber teardrop earrings, also in silver, for as little as £12.
An amber pendant necklace is usually sold on a silver chain, therefore you select the pendant size and shape you desire. Some of the more artistic styles have sculpted silver wire wrapped around the stone instead of a prong or solid silver backing. A large chunky design retails for just under £40 while others may be £90 or more..
An Amber Teething Necklace For Baby
One of the most unusual amber baby necklace styles is not designed to make your baby look pretty but to help with the discomfort associated with cutting teeth. Although it is okay for them to chew or suck the amber beads without ill effects, those who believe in the curative and soothing properties of the stone say that it’s enough for an infant to wear the amber necklace next to their skin to receive some relief from fussiness that accompanies this particular growing pain. The necklaces that are for sale online are specifically designed for babies and toddlers, and are high quality Baltic amber. They are a perfect size for a small person, and many cost from $10 to $20, making them an ideal baby gift for natural mommies and babies.
How Does Amber Help A Teething Baby?
It is believed that babies should wear amber close to their skin so that their body heat will activate the natural anti-inflammatory, succinic acid (also known as butanedioic acid, and is also a dicarboxylic acid), found in the stone. Some suggest that this soothing substance can be absorbed through the skin, and later into the bloodstream, alleviating the discomfort and pain babies experience, in part because the thyroid gland may be likewise stimulated by this acid. The therapeutic benefits many claim their babies have experienced include: pain relief, less redness in the cheeks and a general soothing of irritability.
Amber Cross Necklace with Sculpted Pendant
Because amber has so long been used as an amulet, valued as a gemstone thought to have curative, even magical powers, by people’s all around the world, it is no wonder that rosaries, prayer beads and even amber cross necklace designs are still some of the most popular creations. The Baltic amber designs from Poland are made in many different styles, such as the pendant necklaces that have small beads or a chain or the large silver embellished cross pendant styles or the silver crosses with inlaid gems and cabochons. Others are chunks of amber sculpted into cross formations. One of the most impressive designs is called “The passion of the Christ”, sold through Amberizon for under $50. You can choose cognac color amber, a green amber stone or a blend of different shades. As with most of these unique pieces, they are individually handmade and therefore may have to order your item custom made, if the original piece shown on these less commercial online shops, has already been sold.
The Search For An Antique Amber Necklace
If you are trying to find an antique piece of amber jewelry, it will be difficult to do so online if you want a genuine item that is more than 100 years old. You can see items in galleries and online museums, lots of Tibetan antique amber necklaces that are relics and a few replicas sold thorough Indian or Nepalese jewelry dealers, but we know how difficult it is to find antique amber for sale….
There is an alternative that may satisfy those who want antique style, and are not serious collectors, but want a piece that looks great and is fashioned after the ancient styles, both Northern European or Asian / Tibetan, and that is by buying the antique-styled amber jewelry that is sold through JeGem. It’s worth looking at because the amber is Baltic gem-quality and the settings are solid sterling silver with antique finishes. There are pieces available for between $70 and $100 that have intricately carved antiqued silver settings that look very authentic.
For more information on amber rings, amber bracelets and pendants, as well as ideas for working with amber beads, please select another related topic in the series of amber jewelry articles.
