Antique Natural Amber Bead Necklace loose gemstones The stone inlay work is

The stone inlay work is so finely crafted

the large pavilion facets flashing brightly as they catch and disperse the light into its spectral colours (aka fire)

modified octagonal cut

some light tarnish/patina to the silver commensurate with age

Antique Natural Amber Bead Necklace loose gemstones The stone inlay work isDATE: Antique, c. 1900 This fantastic antique natural amber bead necklace dates to circa 1900. Each amber bead is graduated in size, displaying a gorgeous and rare butterscotch egg yolk colour. They're hung on a string thread and it has a wearable length of 29 inches. Amber has a diverse and rich cultural history, and ancient cultures all over the world have applied symbolic meanings to the gemstone. My favourite, between 800 and 1,000 AD,