No. 108086241

深い黄金色のアンバー化石ペ Pendant – スズメバチをはじめとする多数の微小昆虫を精密に表現 – 925スターリングシルバー - 琥珀 (No reserve price)
No. 108086241

深い黄金色のアンバー化石ペ Pendant – スズメバチをはじめとする多数の微小昆虫を精密に表現 – 925スターリングシルバー - 琥珀 (No reserve price)
### Material & Inclusions
Natural amber with a rich honey-golden color, showcasing a prominent WASP inclusion surrounded by numerous additional insect inclusions and organic details. The main wasp features a dark, rounded head with a prominent eye, long curved segmented antennae, a robust thorax, elongated jointed legs, and translucent wings with visible venation. Several legs display distinct spiny details, while the overlapping wings and appendages create an intricate view of the insect's anatomy.
Numerous smaller insect-like inclusions are scattered throughout the amber, creating a remarkably dense composition. Fine organic particles, delicate plant-like debris, and tiny internal specks add depth and texture to the golden resin. The contrast between the dark insects and the translucent honey-gold amber makes this pendant especially captivating for collectors of insect inclusions and natural history enthusiasts.
### Craftsmanship & Presentation
Carefully shaped into an elegant elongated oval, the pendant features a smooth, glossy polish that allows light to illuminate the intricate inclusions within. Its warm golden tones and dense collection of preserved insect forms give the piece a distinctive natural character. The silver-tone metal bail and attachment ring provide a refined finishing touch while keeping attention on the amber itself.
Compact yet visually detailed, this pendant is a distinctive piece of natural history jewelry, suitable for amber collectors, insect enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to the beauty of ancient organic inclusions.
### UV Testing & Fluorescence
Under ultraviolet illumination, the pendant displays a vivid cyan-blue fluorescence against the surrounding purple light. This striking visual effect adds another dimension to the specimen. Fluorescence alone cannot independently confirm the amber's authenticity or precise geographic origin.
### Pendant Dimensions
• Approximate dimensions: 19.7 × 11.9 × 4 mm
• Shape: Elongated oval
• Finish: Smooth, glossy polish
• Bail and attachment ring: Silver-tone metal; silver purity has not been independently verified
### Geological Origin
Amber is fossilized tree resin capable of preserving insects and other organic material from ancient environments. Baltic amber is widely known for its Eocene-age inclusions, commonly associated with an age of approximately 35–50 million years.
The precise geological age and geographic origin of this particular pendant have not been independently verified.
### Condition & Authenticity
This pendant features a prominent WASP inclusion accompanied by numerous smaller insect-like forms and fine organic details. Its rich golden color, translucent appearance, and intricate internal composition make it a visually distinctive specimen.
The wasp identification is based on the visible anatomical features in the photographs. A more specific taxonomic identification, the exact number of insects, and the absence of internal fractures or treatments cannot be conclusively established from photographs alone.
### Shipping & Packaging
• Ships securely worldwide with tracking and protective packaging.
• Estimated international delivery: 5–8 business days.
• Carefully packaged to help protect the pendant during transit.
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