Baltic Amber, Chinese soapstone, Bakelite, baroque pearls necklace from Lorraine

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a strand of large Ceramic handmade speckled blue and terracotta beads, Large Carnelian rounds, an unusual vintage hand carved Chinese soapstone barrel ...

From Lorraine’s Bijoux an original one of a kind,handmade,statement necklace. A vintage goldtone and enamel brooch is the centerpiece on a string of carnelian,Citrine and Venetian gl...

Substantial 72.6 gram natural yellow amber and 14K yellow gold bead necklace composed of twenty seven attracive oval amber beads with 14K yellow gold spacer beads. Excellent color with desirable variegation refered to as egg yolk. Amber beads: 29mm to 10mm, graduated Length: 25 inches Weight: 72.6 grams Tested for 14K gold spacer beads and clasp Condition: Very Good Amber is fossilized tree resin which has been prized as a gemstone since antiquity. It has been used as jewelry from 13,000 years ago with amber ornaments having been discovered in Mycenean tombs. Amber and amber extracts have been used medicinally in traditional Chinese medicine to "tranquilize the mind". Natural amber produces a distinct pinewood fragrance which when heated under the right conditions, produces oil of amber, likened to musk, an aphrodisiac. In ancient China it was customary to burn amber at large festivals and celebrations. Baltic Amber is particularly sought after for its beautiful honey yellow color. Two photographs in this listing show this necklace paired with another natural antique amber necklace...

Stunning and Unique Large ‘Thump Grip’ Carnelian and Gold bead Runway Necklace. Approx. length of necklace 32 inches; enhanced an embossed tubular shaped gilt brass bead; approx. 42....