Sterling Silver & Amber Gotland Earrings

Gotland Earrings Baltic Cognac Amber Sterling Silver 10mm
 
Beautiful Viking earrings. Inspired by the historical find from Gotland, Sweden.
Made of Sterling Silver and the highest quality of natural Baltic Amber
 
Because amber has been used since ancient times in a variety of cultures—from Greece to China to Northern Europe—there are many properties attributed to this warm and powerful stone.
 
Amber has been used since ancient times in a variety of cultures; from Greece to China to Northern Europe. There are many properties attributed to this warm and powerful stone.
 
What's so Special about Amber?
The most obvious quality of amber is its old, (very old!) energy. With it comes the accumulated wisdom of the earth and its natural kingdom.
 
It is also believed that Amber:
* Balances emotions
* Attracts good luck
* Eliminates fears
* Relieves headaches
* Clears the mind
* Dissolves negative energy
* Helps develop patience and wisdom
 
Amber was a highly valued commodity during the Viking Age, prized for its beauty, rarity, and symbolic significance. Known as “Nordic gold”, it was a cornerstone of Viking trade, fuelling economic growth and cultural exchange across Europe and into the Middle East.
 
The Baltic region was the primary source of Amber, which was harvested from the shores of the Baltic Sea and traded extensively through networks that connected Northern Europe with the Mediterranean, Egypt, and regions as far as China and India. Vikings used Amber to create a wide range of jewellery and decorative objects, including beads, pendants, bracelets, brooches, and finger rings.
 
Archaeological finds from sites like Jorvik (York) and Birka in Sweden reveal that Amber was often imported as raw material and then crafted locally, with evidence of manufacturing waste indicating active workshops. The material was also used to make symbolic items such as Thor’s Hammers, reflecting its integration into Norse religious and cultural practices.
 
Details:
* Cognac Amber 10 mm diameter
* Sterling Silver ear hook free of nickel and other allergic metals
* Weight of pair 4.9g
* Presented in a gift box
 
Handmade in Ireland
Hallmarked by Assay Office in Dublin