Amber Drop Earrings

Amber drop earrings inspired by Viking jewellery.<br> <br> Amber is fossilized tree resin commonly found in the Baltic regions. The gemstone has been appreciated for its colour and natural beauty since Neolithic times. Amber was worn by the Vikings in simple shapes in a variety of decorative motifs, especially the Thor's Hammer. <br> <br> These earrings form part of a special range to accompany the <em>Vikings</em> exhibition from Amber Hall - a Polish design studio that specialises in bespoke amber jewellery. Each piece is hand-crafted by Polish artisans using amber in its various colours and forms. <br> <br> The earrings are ideal as a culturally-inspired gift. <br> <br> <strong>More about amber</strong> <br> <br> Amber occurs in a range of different colours, three of which are represented within this range, from yellow, to green shades, although amber itself can range from a whitish colour through a pale lemon yellow, to brown and almost black. <br> <br> Because it originates as a soft, sticky tree resin, amber sometimes contains animal and plant material as inclusions.

A pair of silver drop earrings featuring amber stones.

These dramatic earrings have been hand-crafted in Poland using amber stones and sterling silver. The rounded gemstones are enfolded within a petal-like sheath of silver, and another smaller amber stone decorates the stud post.

Amber is a fossilised tree resin found commonly in Baltic regions. It has been prized for its colour and natural beauty since Neolithic times, and was often worn by the Vikings as a means of decoration. Although usually recognised for its deep brownish-orange hue, amber occurs in a range of colours, from clear white to near black. Amber often features impurities, such as oxygen bubbles, veins, fragments of bark or cracks which form when the tree resin hardens. This quality guarantees that every piece of amber is unique.

A sophisticated gift for a stylish loved one.

 

Please note, for hygiene reasons pierced earrings cannot be refunded or exchanged.