Vintage Baltic Amber Brooch – USSR, 1950s–1970s – Large Oval Cabochon with Filigree Frame A striking vintage brooch featuring a large polished cabochon of genuine Baltic amber in warm honey–cognac tones, set in an ornate blackened metal filigree frame. This piece was produced in the Baltic region of the Soviet Union (Latvia, Lithuania, or Kaliningrad) between the 1950s and 1970s, a period when amber jewelry was highly popular and symbolized cultural heritage as well as accessible luxury. The brooch represents the typical style of the era: bold cabochons, decorative lace-inspired frames, and use of non-precious metals such as nickel silver (German silver) or brass with patina. Baltic amber has always been valued not only for its beauty but also for its symbolic and “healing” associations, making such jewelry highly collectible today. Period: 1950s–1970s Origin: Baltic region, USSR Material: Genuine Baltic amber, blackened nickel silver/brass filigree Size: approx. 6 × 3.5 cm Condition: Very good vintage condition, with minimal wear consistent with age This brooch is a fine example of mid-20th-century Soviet amber jewelry. Collectors particularly seek large amber cabochons with natural inclusions, which give each piece its unique character. Such brooches are increasingly rare on the international market and represent an affordable entry into Baltic amber collecting.