Baltic Amber Rondelle Bead Bracelet - Dark to Light Shades, 8 In

Baltic amber is fossilized tree resin, and this rondelle bracelet strings it in shades running from dark to light.

The flat rondelle shape lets the beads sit close together, so the bracelet shows a continuous band of color, and the mix of tones keeps it from looking uniform. Amber is warm to the touch and very light, which makes it comfortable for all day wear. The photos show it on a wrist, so you can judge how it sits. It works with casual and dressier outfits alike, and it is a thoughtful present for anyone who likes natural materials, fossils or jewelry with history behind it.

About Baltic Amber

Baltic amber, also called succinite, is fossilized resin from ancient trees, generally dated to the Eocene, roughly 35 to 47 million years ago. The Baltic region holds the largest known deposits, with most of the world's amber coming from Kaliningrad and more from Poland and the Baltic states. Amber holds static electricity, and its Greek name, elektron, gave us the word electric.

Good to Know

• Amber is soft, about 2 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale, so store it apart from harder stones and metal jewelry.
• Amber is often imitated with copal, glass and plastics; genuine amber is light enough to float in strongly salty water.

Additional Details

• About 8" long; rondelle beads about 0.25" x 0.5".
• Baltic amber beads in assorted shades from dark to light.
• Remove before swimming or bathing.

Shipping and Returns

• Carefully packed in reinforced packaging made to protect fragile crystals and minerals in transit.
• We have shipped delicate stones for years, and every order is packed with that experience.
• Covered by our 30-day return policy.