Sunlight captured, time frozen, life suspended... amber offers a view of an extinct world, the ancient remains of conifers whose resin once flowed to be exposed to the outside elements, to trap light and life in it's sticky embrace, and whose memory still washes up on the shores of the Baltic sea after a storm...
We've gathered some fine examples of jewelry being produced with Baltic amber, jet, and sterling silver. More jewelry can be expected and the availability will always be shifting. We tend to pick unique cuts and designs with Nordic and Celtic themes. What you see is what currently is in stock, and in most cases there is only one piece available of each style. The prices are loosely based on weight, with workmanship, uniqueness, and aesthetics all affecting them. Furthermore, all of these prices are set at wholesale levels for all customers to bring these amazing pieces to you in the most affordable way possible.
Our latest acquistions are showcased over on our new page for at least a month before they make it over here. We also have a page for our other goodies that contains various pendants and necklaces with different themes than what you'll find here.
Thanks!
We have a page just for bracelets, in materials such as amber, stone, cloisonee, cinnabar, and wood.
Many of the types of designs that would normally appear on this page, as well as some that appeared on our other goodies or new pages, will now only live on this bracelet page.
Examples include: amber bracelets with oval shaped chunks of amber, each one including an insect, a good amount of faceted amber bracelets set on elastic string, cognac and green amber cabochon and silver bracelets, and silver knotwork patterned cuffs.
Deep cognac/red Baltic amber and silver brooch (which can also be suspended as a necklace)
in the style of the traditional Norwegian 'solje' (silver) brooches. $145.
Elegant horizontal amber and silver oval-shaped brooch. $70.
Baltic amber necklaces with various hues of faceted beads!
Yellow, orange, cognac, cherry red, to almost black... many types of variations are available.
Prices vary based on weight and complexity of the faceting.
Amber necklaces should eventually be restrung with knots between the beads for longevity:
this prevents the beads from rubbing together and perhaps causing small chips, and also prevents loss of individual beads in the case of string breakage.
Presented here are several gorgeous beaded Baltic amber necklaces. Enjoy!
Please click on these initial cropped images below to view an image of the whole necklaces.
First shown are necklaces that are $55, $56, $63, $65/each. Though the final piece appears black, it is in fact made from extremely dark red cherry amber when seen lit from behind. This piece is ON HOLD.
$75, $75, and $76/each for the second shown set of necklaces.
Third we have necklace shown that are $85 and $87/each.
The fourth image shows necklaces that are $90 and $100/each.
Fifth shown has two necklaces that are both $105/each.
The last image shows a necklace that is $125, and one that is $140/each.
Baltic amber choker consisting of red and yellow faceted beads. $85. SOLD
Note the back clasp has two different rings so the closed size may be adjusted.
A two-toned Baltic amber necklace with alternating faceted round and faceted taper shaped beads. $65-sold?
A gorgeous necklace of round faceted very dark brown-orange cognac colored beads. $82. SOLD
A Lithuanian faceted necklace made from extremely dark cherry red Baltic amber. $80. SOLD.
Three beaded Baltic amber necklaces, with various geometric shapes of beads in the centers.
They are priced, in order, at: $25 (SOLD), $28, and $32 (SOLD)/each. Prices are based on weight.
Please click on this thumbnail-sized image to view one at full size.
Please click on this first cropped image to view the full necklaces in all their glory.
This top scan shows two faceted Baltic amber necklaces:
smallest on left ($57) with lots of orange round beads; largest on right has SOLD.
Secondly we show three faceted Baltic amber necklaces; click to show the full image. In order, we see:
the first has round yellow unusual diagnolly faceted beads ($75),
the second has round beads that have two-toned checkered patterns ($87), and
the third has yellow oval non-faceted beads ($92).
Antique jet necklaces!
I was pleased to have found these gorgeous faceted old jet pieces at reasonable prices
that I am able to pass on to you (after keeping one for myself, of course)!
All exhibit a somewhat dry or dull-looking patina to them-a testiment to their age.
Jet (aka lignite) is a type of highly mineralized wood, largely made up of carbon which imparts a rich black color. Indeed, this is the material that started the phrase 'jet black.' Amber deposits have been found in jet, leading some people to believe that in these examples, the jet was formed from the wood of the tree that actually produced the amber. Neat! It's pretty hard to classify... it's no longer wood, yet it has not quite petrified to be thus deemed stone (the cells have not been completely replaced by minerals). It is most closely related to coal, and yet it is often intimitely associated with amber. A beautiful enigma!
The first is almost a choker (14-1/2"), and has both round oval faceted beads,
coming together in two medium sized round beads ($90). TRADED...
The second is a very short necklace (16-1/2"), and has oval faceted beads in graduated sizes with knots between each one ($120). Note that the screw-style clasp on this one is a bit worn-care should be taken when wearing, or it could be replaced.
The last is very long and elegant (33-1/2"), and is an extremely long jet necklace made of graduated faceted round beads ($175). Three of the large beads (though not the very largest center bead) appear to be newer than the others. It is strung on a temporary black string as shown.
Click on this preview to view a full-sized image.
A very long old jet necklace made from oval faceted beads.
A few of the tiniest beads are made from black glass.
Price will be posted soon, probably in the $175 range.
Please click on this smaller image to view the whole necklace.
Two strands of new jet beads. The first is made of small round faceted beads and is $20-SOLD.
The second is made from rectangular faceted beads and is $25.
Please click on this scan to view one at full size.
Three different new jet bead strands...
the first and last two are faceted ($30/each), and the middle one is square ($25-ON HOLD).
These are not finished necklaces, but strands of beads only.
Please click on this scan to view one at full size.
Several old 'French jet' (aka black glass made to replicate jet) faceted beaded necklaces.
Three are shown; please click the above image to view all of them at life size.
Prices range from $30-$50/each. The first piece has SOLD.
Two different free-form amber and silver pendants with insect inclusions.
Please click on this image to view another that has been blown-up to show detail.
One is $65 (four bugs and twisted long plant matter consisting of two long strands), and
the other is $62 (a bit heavier and with a larger very visible bug, some surface marring).
Four Baltic amber and silver oval pendants. These are priced, in order, at:
$23, $24, $25, and $28/each. They are priced based on weight.
All have 'sun-spangles,' aka lily pad shaped discoidal fracture inclusions.
Three square thick Baltic amber and silver pendants.
$40, $45, and $48/each.
Round silver pendant with 7-based design.
We were told the centers were amber. $25/each.
Silver jewelry with Celtic knotwork. The left-hand pendant matched the bracelet (SOLD);
the right-hand pendant is another 4-based Celtic design. $16/each.
The bracelet has six round emblems ($65) with identical knotwork.
A series of new silver Nordic themed pendants. In order as shown, we have:
A 4-based spiral design ($5),
tiny pointed Thor's hammer with knotwork designs inside ($6-design on both sides),
a Bridget's cross (emulating those traditionally made out of wheat) ($6),
a four-based spiral swastika design ($7), and a fat triskel ($8).
Several sterling silver designs are shown, including: a curly swastika ($15), NEW!: a convex triskel pendant ($12),
a snowflake ($4-SOLD), and a 4-based angular knotwork pendant ($12).
Two different pendants: the first is a Celtic beast, probably a dog, and is $25.
The right hand piece has been scanned on it's side to conserve space, and is a complicated knotwork pattern, with what appears to be a bird's head at the top, for $7 (sold?).
The piece on the left is a silver flat Thor's hammer with a stamped pattern ($5-SOLD), while
the piece on the right is triangular pendant displaying Celtic knotwork ($5).
These Icelandic style Thor's hammers are made of a silver or bronze colored base metal.
Only $2/each. BACK IN STOCK!!!
There is a hole in the mouth area for suspension from a cord or chain.
Cognac colored Baltic amber and silver Thor's hammers (Mjollnir). $35/each. SOLD.
We do plan on getting more amber Thor's hammers produced, most likely without silver.
Please let us know if you would like to be placed on our wait list to be notified when that occurs.
We have also had some antler and black horn hammers carved; please ask if these might be of interest.
Traditionally made Russian birch bark boxes, embossed with leaves, animals, or other folkloric designs.
Please click the thumbnail-sized images to view scans done at real size.
The first image on the left of the top row shows oval boxes that are $10/each (left one SOLD).
The right-hand image on top shows a squarish box with red accents for $14 (SOLD),
and an oval box with flowers and wheat design, and braided edges, for $10.
The bottom left scan shows two oval pieces that are $15/each: leaves or a traditional house.
The bottom right scan shows a round flower box that is $18 (SOLD) and a large tall oval box that is $20.
All of the above designs have SOLD for $10-$14/each.
The right side image shows a round box and square wooden box with a hinge.
Even more Russian birch bark boxes!
Click on these thumbnails to view larger scans. These photos are not life sized.
The square boxes with the 4-based patterns on the left are about 1-1/2" to 1-3/4" at the base-$8.
The three boxes shown on the right have leaf patterns on them and are $18/each:
short oval: 4" on the long side by 2-1/2" on the short side by 1-1/4" tall;
the middle tall round box and the last tall oval box have SOLD.
Sterling silver pill boxes, topped with large Baltic amber cabochons.
The tops snap open and shut to reveal the hollow interiors.
These measure >1-3/16" at their widest, and are $125/two pieces.
Baltic amber specimens range in overall shapes and sizes,
and average $2/gram (with a $25 minimum). They all have lots of bubbles and inclusions.
Click on this scan for a close-up view of the first piece. Ask about current selection.
A photo poster with an extreme close-up of an insect inclusion in amber,
shot with the aid of a microscope. $35. 16" X 23.5". Small additional shipping fee may apply.
Baltic amber dice are $20/pair (smaller than shown).
While we are currently sold out of larger amber dice sets, feel free to let us know if you'd like to be on a wait list to be contacted if these become available again. Large ('normal') sized pairs typically ran at least $25/set, depending upon weight.
Pressed amber, aka ambroid dice! We've searched high and low for more regular sized amber dice, and no one seems to be able to supply them anymore. Though we do still have some little amber ones in stock, these ambroid ones are the only close to standard sized dice we've been able to find. Pressed amber does not have anything but amber in it, but has less value compared to regular, unpressed amber.
Thus these dice are only $15/pair!
