‘Baltic Sea Gold’, precious amber necklace!

Shimmering strand of beads with impressive amber elements alternating with gilded silver elements.

An impressively large necklace of faceted antique amber, part of the national costume of the state of Schaumburg, circa 1890. In the 19th century, such traditional jewelry was owned by wealthy families, worn with pride and passed down from generation to generation. In some regions of Germany, such large necklaces made of faceted amber were typically worn with a wedding dress and were considered part of the fortune: the larger the amber, the more weighty, the more facets, the richer the owner's family! In particular, in the land of Schaumburg, at the foot of the Weserbergland highlands, west of Hanover was known for such decorations, the so-called "Buckeburg bridal amber chains".

These large faceted amber stones, which were once part of a necklace in the traditional Buckeburg costume, were re-strung by a German jeweller into the necklace shown here in 2022.

Beads: 21 large faceted amber bead with a diameter of up to 4.95cm

Length: 56cm after restoration.

Weight: More than 471 grams of precious antique amber

Clasp: Professional, Austrian jewelry clasp with a patent number, made of Sterling Silver with 14k gold plating.

This amber has a slightly irregular shape, which indicates natural shape of stones, but at the same time they are faceted on all sides.

This piece of jewelry was completely restored by a German jeweler in 2022, antique Buckeburg amber from a private amber collection in Munsterland. After removing the traditional clasp with the initials of the newlyweds, the master installed these ambers on a new thread so that they could be worn again.

Authenticity of amber, gemological and historical examinations are reflected in a German state-issued certificate, with a number, signature of a German expert, seal, photographs, etc.

The certificate is included in the cost of jewelry and will be sent by a separate registered letter to the buyer.

Comparative examples of this type of amber can be found in the famous book by Gislind Ritz: Alter bGuerlicher Schmuck, Munich 1978, p. 73-79.