Silver jewellery has been recognized as a precious and valuable ornament for ages, and as such it is still a popular fashion accessory to wear on any occasion. It is also common to combine silver with precious and semi-precious gemstones, for example amber. In this way, silver retains its original beauty, and it gets an additional value in the shape of the gemstone framed inside. Amber jewellery has long enjoyed great popularity and it still is a favourite choice of many. When combined with silver, it creates a clear, harmonious composition, full of elegance and beauty. In addition to that, it is fairly inexpensive.
Amber develops as fossilized resin of trees that grew millions of years ago. The most valued kind of amber used in jewellery making is the Baltic amber, found in the region of the Baltic Sea. About 80% of the world’s amber is collected there. In the past it was transported from the region of the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean Basin along a trade route which is now called The Amber Road. Throughout the ages, amber has had a great significance for the European culture to such an extent, that it started to be called “the gold of the North”.
Amber combined with sterling silver setting surely lives up to this elevating term. Amber is a perfect choice for those who cherish chic and elegance and want to enliven their jewellery with a touch of colour. Amber can be used to create stylish bracelets, pendant necklaces, rings, elegant brooches, different kinds of earrings, and many more. Various shades of amber, from white through brown, as well as green and blue, offer a wide palette of colours which can be used to obtain jewellery of highest quality. A rare example of this precious stone is the occurrence of amber inside amber. Such an exceptional instance of the wondrous works of nature can add to the uniqueness and beauty of the amber jewellery.