Necklace with Baltic amber pendants - Amber - Succinite - fossilised pine tree resin (No reserve price)

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Necklace with Baltic amber pendants, a specimen of Succinite (fossilised pine resin) from Lithuania dating to the Paleogene/Eocene, enhanced and polished, weighing 21.0 g, with a length of about 36 cm, width including pendants about 4 cm, and beads measuring 15–18 mm.

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Old art deco necklace with carved Baltic amber beads in honey/butterscotch colour.
(please see photos as the part of the description)

Amber symbolizes the renewal of marriage vows and is used to assure promises. It is worn as a symbol of their endurance and wisdom. It is believed Amber eliminates negative energies and fears, acquires patience and wisdom.

Length ±36 cm
Width (with pendants) ±4 cm
Beads ø± 15-18 mm


TESTS to indicate the natural amber :
Floats in the salt water, sinks in fresh water;
Acetone resistant;
Has characteristics of pine resin odor if heated;
Has a characteristic color under UV rays.

Shipping: safely packed courier mail with tracked ID.
Usual time of delivery: 2-5 business days to worldwide.

Old art deco necklace with carved Baltic amber beads in honey/butterscotch colour.
(please see photos as the part of the description)

Amber symbolizes the renewal of marriage vows and is used to assure promises. It is worn as a symbol of their endurance and wisdom. It is believed Amber eliminates negative energies and fears, acquires patience and wisdom.

Length ±36 cm
Width (with pendants) ±4 cm
Beads ø± 15-18 mm


TESTS to indicate the natural amber :
Floats in the salt water, sinks in fresh water;
Acetone resistant;
Has characteristics of pine resin odor if heated;
Has a characteristic color under UV rays.

Shipping: safely packed courier mail with tracked ID.
Usual time of delivery: 2-5 business days to worldwide.

Details

Specimen
Necklace with Baltic amber pendants
Scientific name
Succinite - fossilised pine tree resin
Country of Origin
Lithuania
Geological Period
Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)
Condition
Enhanced
Treatment
Polished
Weight
21 g
Sold by
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Objects sold
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