Sterling Silver & Amber Gotland Necklace

Gotland Necklace Cognac Amber Sterling Silver 16mm
 
The beautiful and unique pendant with Natural Baltic Cognac (Golden Brown) Amber is based on the historical find from the Swedish island of Gotland. This amulet is an elegant combination of Natural Amber and Silver. Originally, it was quite huge, a 48mm diameter round ball Rock Crystal pendant.
 
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 16 mm diameter
Sterling Silver Chain 500 mm length
Presented in a gift box
 
Handmade in Ireland
Hallmarked by Assay Office in Dublin