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Amber Necklaces & Pendants

Amber necklaces are as much aesthetically pleasing as they are pieces of ancient history. Though amber can glimmer like a gemstone, it is not a mineral. It was once plant resin millions of years ago that, over time, became compressed into the brilliant, glasslike material.

Not necessarily aware of this impressive history, our ancient ancestors nevertheless appreciated amber for its amazing glow and for its connotations as a magical source of healing. As a result, wearing necklaces and bracelets of carved amber beads was considered a means of promoting good health or at least warding off disease.

Their rationale was, in some regards, spot on. More recent science has shown that the outer layer of amber contains succinic acid, which has been proven to boost your health.


Quick Facts

  • The Greeks called amber “elektron,” because they noted that, when rubbed with a cloth, the amber could hold what would become known as an electric charge (not coincidentally, “elektron” became the root of the word “electricity”)
  • The largest documented piece of amber, weighing in at 150 pounds, was unearthed on the Southeast Asian island of Borneo in the 19th century
  • Amber has proven essential in our scientific understanding of the prehistoric world: the plethora of insects and materials that were trapped in plant resin millions of years ago has provided an amazing source of information

Recommended Items at Auction

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Estate Butterscotch Amber Bead Necklace W/ 14k Clasp
Oct 02, 7:00 PM EDT
Estate Butterscotch Amber Bead Necklace W/ 14k Clasp
by Kensington Estate Auctions
Est: $200- $400
$1002 Bids
Butterscotch Amber Bi Ring Necklace; 97.5G
Sep 24, 10:15 AM EDT
Butterscotch Amber Bi Ring Necklace; 97.5G
by Eddie's Auction
Est: $300- $400
$1501 Bid
Antique Red Amber Egg Shape Faceted Necklace
Sep 25, 10:00 AM EDT
Antique Red Amber Egg Shape Faceted Necklace
by Figlio Designs LLC
Est: $300- $500
$1251 Bid
String of Chunk Amber Beads & Uncut Amber
Sep 22, 8:30 AM EDT
String of Chunk Amber Beads & Uncut Amber
by Keystone Auctions LLC
Est: $50- $150
$251 Bid
Butterscotch Amber Chunk Necklace
Sep 22, 8:30 AM EDT
Butterscotch Amber Chunk Necklace
by Keystone Auctions LLC
Est: $50- $150
$251 Bid
CHERRY AMBER BAKELITE, SILVER & CARNELIAN NECKLACE
Sep 21, 6:00 PM EDT
CHERRY AMBER BAKELITE, SILVER & CARNELIAN NECKLACE
by Westport Auction
Est: $50- $1,000
$501 Bid
HAND CARVED AMBER “FAIRY ON MUSHROOM” REVERSED SILHOUETTED PENDANT
Sep 26, 10:00 PM EDT
HAND CARVED AMBER “FAIRY ON MUSHROOM” REVERSED SILHOUETTED PENDANT
by Weatherham Estate Treasures
Est: $150- $200
$1000 Bids
Sterling Silver & Amber Centered Pendant On A Sterling Silver 925 Rope Chain
Sep 27, 9:00 PM EDT
Sterling Silver & Amber Centered Pendant On A Sterling Silver 925 Rope Chain
by Weatherham Estate Treasures
Est: $250- $350
$900 Bids
Amber-necklace
Sep 29, 12:00 PM CEST
Amber-necklace
by Henry's Auktionshaus
Est: €280- €1,120
€2800 Bids
Large Egg Yolk Butterscotch Amber Sterling Silver Pendant
Sep 23, 2:00 PM EDT
Large Egg Yolk Butterscotch Amber Sterling Silver Pendant
by Connoisseur Online
Est: $150- $300
$1000 Bids
14K Yellow gold brooch with copal (amber) pendant.
Oct 11, 10:00 AM CEST
14K Yellow gold brooch with copal (amber) pendant.
by Veilinghuis de Ruiter
Est: €450- €550
€3000 Bids
Amber Pendants
Sep 27, 6:00 PM EDT
Amber Pendants
by Kodner Galleries
Est: $100- $300
$500 Bids
LONG AMBER NECKLACE, GIODORO
Oct 12, 2:30 PM CEST
LONG AMBER NECKLACE, GIODORO
by Aste Bolaffi
Est: €1,000- €1,200
€8000 Bids
Rock, Crystal, Natural, Jewelry, Necklace, Amber
Sep 26, 6:00 PM CDT
Rock, Crystal, Natural, Jewelry, Necklace, Amber
by Easterly Auction Company
Est: $0- $0
$140 Bids
A group of amber and copal bead necklaces,
Sep 27, 10:00 AM BST
A group of amber and copal bead necklaces,
by Sworders
Est: £80- £120
£600 Bids
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Carved Blue Stone Fish Pendant Necklace
Oct 05, 12:00 PM EDT
Carved Blue Stone Fish Pendant Necklace
by Lion and Unicorn
Est: $10- $200
$100 Bids
Bernstein - Collier in Butterscotch
Sep 23, 11:00 AM CEST
Bernstein - Collier in Butterscotch
by Das Kunst- und Auktionshaus Kastern GmbH & Co KG
Est: €200- €400
€2000 Bids
Amber bead necklace
Sep 24, 9:00 AM EDT
Amber bead necklace
by Montgomery Auction
Est: $200- $400
$500 Bids
AMBER NECKLACE
Oct 04, 10:00 AM EDT
AMBER NECKLACE
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Est: $300- $400
$1500 Bids
Antique Natural Amber Necklace
Sep 24, 5:00 PM PDT
Antique Natural Amber Necklace
by Simrit Collection
Est: $950- $975
$4750 Bids
Sterling and Amber Pendant Necklace with Chain
Sep 24, 1:00 PM EDT
Sterling and Amber Pendant Necklace with Chain
by Designer Homes of Central Florida
Est: $125- $1,250
$1250 Bids
Amber pendent and sterling necklace
Sep 24, 1:00 PM EDT
Amber pendent and sterling necklace
by Designer Homes of Central Florida
Est: $40- $400
$400 Bids
A Necklace with Amber Pendant and Earrings Suite
Sep 23, 1:00 PM EDT
A Necklace with Amber Pendant and Earrings Suite
by Designer Homes of Central Florida
Est: $225- $2,250
$2250 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Amber Necklaces & Pendants


Weatherham Estate Treasures

Weatherham Estate Treasures

Auktionshalle Cuxhaven

Auktionshalle Cuxhaven

Easterly Auction Company

Easterly Auction Company

Das Kunst- und Auktionshaus Kastern GmbH & Co KG

Das Kunst- und Auktionshaus Kastern GmbH & Co KG