Vintage Baltic amber necklace featuring glowing cognac-coloured beads, individually hand knotted and weighing 28.9 grams. A beautiful piece of 1970s jewelry with the warmth of captured sunlight.
Baltic amber began as ancient tree resin more than 20 million years ago. For thousands of years, it travelled along historic trade routes from the Baltic Sea to distant parts of Europe, treasured as jewelry and known poetically as the “Gold of the North.” Every bead carries a connection to the natural world and a story far older than we are.
People have long worn amber for its warm glow, featherlight feel and connection to nature. Across cultures, it has also been associated with protection, comfort, positive energy and well-being. These are traditional beliefs rather than proven medical benefits—but perhaps that sense of warmth and history is part of amber’s enduring magic.
Hand knotted between each bead and finished with a coordinating barrel-style screw clasp, this long necklace has a lovely fluid drape. Its rich honey, cognac and deep brown tones glow beautifully when they catch the light.
More than a necklace, this is a small piece of ancient history—shaped by nature, worn in the 1970s and ready to become part of someone else’s story.
Details
- Era: 1970s
- Origin/material: Baltic amber
- Weight: 28.9 grams
- Length: Approximately 31 inches based on the provided measurement photo
- Colour: Honey, cognac and deep amber brown
- Beads: Graduated rounded amber beads
- Construction: Individually hand knotted
- Closure: Barrel-style screw clasp
- Style: Long beaded necklace
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition