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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

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Collectible Chunk Bead Root Amber Necklace
Jun 28, 11:00 AM PDT
Collectible Chunk Bead Root Amber Necklace
by Wealthier Art & Auction
Est: $50- $100
$301 Bid
Bernsteinkette, L 66 cm, verlaufende Elemente mit ovalen Kugeln aus Bernstein, m
Jul 05, 10:00 AM CEST
Bernsteinkette, L 66 cm, verlaufende Elemente mit ovalen Kugeln aus Bernstein, m
by Auktionshaus Mars
Est: €0- €0
€201 Bid
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Antique Amber Necklace
Jun 21, 12:00 PM EDT
Antique Amber Necklace
by Rose's Antiques
Est: $200- $400
$1001 Bid
6 14K & 10K GOLD CHAINS
Jun 26, 11:00 AM EDT
6 14K & 10K GOLD CHAINS
by Cordier Auctions
Est: $400- $600
$2001 Bid
Amber bead pendant, 19th-20th century
Jun 25, 1:00 PM CEST
Amber bead pendant, 19th-20th century
by Subastas Darley
Est: €350- €800
€3501 Bid
A string of cherry amber beads, largest bead length 3.25cm, overall length 82cm, 67.6g.
Jul 12, 10:00 AM BST
A string of cherry amber beads, largest bead length 3.25cm, overall length 82cm, 67.6g.
by Potteries Auctions
Est: £125- £250
£751 Bid
A String of Graduating Butterscotch Amber Beads
Jul 01, 6:00 PM AEST
A String of Graduating Butterscotch Amber Beads
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD80- AUD120
AUD401 Bid
AMBER NECKLACE, 1ST HALF 20TH CENT
Jun 21, 10:00 AM CEST
AMBER NECKLACE, 1ST HALF 20TH CENT
by Historia Auctionata
Est: €0- €0
€801 Bid
AMBER BEAD NECKLACE
Jun 27, 10:00 AM EDT
AMBER BEAD NECKLACE
by Potomack Company
Est: $100- $200
$501 Bid
Vintage Cherry Red Amber Beaded Necklace Faceted. Hidden screw closure 34in.
Jun 22, 10:00 AM PDT
Vintage Cherry Red Amber Beaded Necklace Faceted. Hidden screw closure 34in.
by Carnegie's Auction Gallery
Est: $200- $250
$1600 Bids
Magnificent amber-necklace
Jun 27, 11:00 AM CEST
Magnificent amber-necklace
by Henry's Auktionshaus
Est: €275- €1,100
€2400 Bids
Unusual amber-necklace
Jun 27, 11:00 AM CEST
Unusual amber-necklace
by Henry's Auktionshaus
Est: €375- €1,500
€3600 Bids
Amber-necklace
Jun 27, 11:00 AM CEST
Amber-necklace
by Henry's Auktionshaus
Est: €375- €1,500
€3600 Bids
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2pc AMBER BEADED NECKLACES
Jun 21, 1:00 PM EDT
2pc AMBER BEADED NECKLACES
by Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Est: $60- $80
$200 Bids
Bernsteinkette
Jun 28, 11:00 AM CEST
Bernsteinkette
by Kunst-und Auktionshaus Schloss Hagenburg
Est: €0- €0
€800 Bids
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Gold Amber Necklace with Gold Beads
Jun 25, 9:00 AM PDT
Gold Amber Necklace with Gold Beads
by Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Est: $200- $300
$1000 Bids
- Amber necklace
Jun 24, 11:00 AM CEST
- Amber necklace
by Capitolium Art
Est: €1,200- €1,600
€6000 Bids
Feine Bernsteinkette. Ovoide facettierte Glieder im Verlauf. Madeirafarbener Bernstein. L 48 cm
Jun 26, 2:30 PM CEST
Feine Bernsteinkette. Ovoide facettierte Glieder im Verlauf. Madeirafarbener Bernstein. L 48 cm
by Auktionshaus Zeller
Est: €0- €0
€3000 Bids
Bernsteinsautoir. Mugelige Kugelkette mit honigfarbenen Bernsteinen. Zahlreiche Einschlüsse. L 100 cm
Jun 26, 2:30 PM CEST
Bernsteinsautoir. Mugelige Kugelkette mit honigfarbenen Bernsteinen. Zahlreiche Einschlüsse. L 100 cm
by Auktionshaus Zeller
Est: €0- €0
€3000 Bids
A lot of amber pendants on a 9kt gold eye from the IWANO brand, size 4-5 cm, gold marked 333
Jun 24, 1:00 PM CEST
A lot of amber pendants on a 9kt gold eye from the IWANO brand, size 4-5 cm, gold marked 333
by Medusa Auctioneers
Est: €100- €200
€1000 Bids
Bernstein- Anhänger in Butterscotch-Farbe
Jun 21, 11:00 AM CEST
Bernstein- Anhänger in Butterscotch-Farbe
by Das Kunst- und Auktionshaus Kastern GmbH & Co KG
Est: €150- €200
€1500 Bids
Bernstein- Anhänger in
Jun 21, 11:00 AM CEST
Bernstein- Anhänger in
by Das Kunst- und Auktionshaus Kastern GmbH & Co KG
Est: €300- €400
€3000 Bids
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Amber Round Bead Necklace
Jun 25, 9:00 AM PDT
Amber Round Bead Necklace
by Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Est: $100- $150
$500 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Amber Necklaces & Pendants


Auktionshalle Cuxhaven

Auktionshalle Cuxhaven

Omni Auction Corp

Omni Auction Corp

Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC

Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC

Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers