Freshwater Pearl Necklace Silver Encased Amber Pendant

Overall Length: 17″
Hand knotted freshwater white pearl necklace with contrast waxed linen string and a stunning sterline silver encased amber pendant. Found most commonly near the Baltic Sea, amber, a resin from prehistoric trees that populated most of northern Europe. The resin was buried for millions of years and hardened into amber. Treasured for its stunning color, ancient cultures collected and crafted amber into many products for trade, spirituality and art. Another important ancient symbol of protection, amber is thought to relieve pain and to calm.