White Amber Pendant

Product Description

White amber is totally opaque and spans the spectrum from ivory to pure white. This pendant is from Lithuania (Baltic Sea) and was made in the 1980's. Enhancements include a small flower with two leaves and three round silver seeds (two on the flower, one separate). Comes with an 18" silver chain. Gift boxed. 1½" x 1" (3.81cm x 2.54). 1 only. 

Amber is a fossil resin that was produced by pine trees that grew in Northern Europe over 45 million years ago. There are several types of natural amber, from wax white, bright yellow to dark yellow, brownish-orange, and in very rare cases, red or blue. It it mostly opaque, due to the effects of the sun, and a small quantity is clear (transparent as glass) to almost clear.