3 000 years ago, the Chinese, known as lovers of rarities and experts in medicine, highly esteemed amber. While China was famous in ancient times for its silk, the countries of the Baltic Sea owned the secret and largest resources of amber. Carefully selected pieces of various shapes and sizes compose this elegant necklace. This string of beads that have an unusual cherry red color will take pride of place in any collection of evening jewellery. Amber; carved. Length 18 in. (46 cm). |