Whether it's a simple amber heart pendant, or a large polished amber cabochon, you're sure to find a piece of amber perfect for any occasion in our collection. From butterscotch to green, and every color in between, you're sure to find something to take home. The Russian Store's line of fine amber pendants is sure to be your ticket to exquisite amber jewelery at affordable prices...
Historic & Modern Uses For Amber
Amber adornments were used in Lithuania already in the 4th century BC. Amber pendants, beads, brooches and statuettes of people and animals were found at excavation sites of stone age settlements. Scientists think that statuettes represented protectors - world rulers - of those times and served as amulets.
Because amber contains plant and animal inclusions, and is indeed made from plant resin, amber has been thought to be a vessel for eternal life. The gemstone amber is one of the birthstones listed for the Sun Sign for Taurus. Amber is associated with Leo and Aquarius in addition. Citrine colored amber could also replace topaz as November's birthstone. Amber represents the tenth wedding anniversary, symbolizing eternal love and continued fidelity. Amber has been found in Egyptian tombs, where it was probably used as a preservative. Amber has long been thought to have healing powers, and has been used medicinally.
Even today, amber teething necklaces are used because they have natural acids and oils that produce a natural analgesic pain reliever when worn against your baby's skin. Amber is believed to be antiseptic, due to the succinic acids. Amber is still commonly used in incense. Some people still believe wholeheartedly that wearing amber jewelry will give the wearer confidence, balance their mood, and chase away depression and anxiety.
Even now in Lithuania many women suffering from goitre purchase curative amber beads made of unpolished pieces of amber to wear around the neck. There is little hard scientific proof to show the effectiveness of this practice, but many people swear by it. At least nobody would be able contradict the fact that amber beads collect an electrostatic charge when touched, and the oxidized surface contains high amount of succinic acid. This is a bio-stimulant that has a positive effect on the nervous system, the heart, and the kidneys. Read more about amber.
