Baltic Amber is world renowned for it's good looks, and each of our Baltic amber rings feature hand-crafted amber stones that are usually set in sterling silver. From the luster of our honey amber, to the depth of our dark cherry amber, our rings are sure to evoke your natural beauty...
Brief History of Amber
People have valued amber almost since the beginning of history. Amber was made into polished beads discovered in England from as far back as the Paleolithic Era – about 11,000 B.C. – and was one of the first commercial goods to be traded. The Aisti people of eastern and western Baltic region (ancestors of Latvians and Lithuanians) were some of the first amber gatherers. This warm and sunny wonder of nature has been in demand for over 13,000 years! In fact, during the Middle Ages a person could be executed for collecting amber without permission. Greeks and Romans used amber in a variety of ways, including as currency. Lucky for you there are no knights jealously guarding the king's amber collection these days, and you can purchase amber with ease online here at The Russian Store. Although Baltic amber jewelry is the most common and most highly valued, amber is also found in the Dominican Republic. Any sort of insect in amber jewelry is especially prized. We have impressive amber bracelets with insect inclusions, and we also carry collectible amber stones, complete with a box and magnifiying glass to see the insect closer.
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