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Red Amber Necklace and Matching Earpendants
7 December 2016, 10:00 PST
Los AngelesSold for US$3,125 inc. premium
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Red Amber Necklace and Matching Earpendants
Late Oligocene
24-30 Million years ago
Chiapas, Mexico
A revered substance in many cultures, amber is held in particularly high esteem. The present piece, was a product of the leguminous Hymenaea courbaril, a close relative of the Hymenaea tree which produced the Dominican variety of amber, but significantly more rare. Originating from a region which is no longer producing, this stunning necklace can be termed a "collection piece". Designed as a two-strand necklace consisting of polished free-form beads of natural deep red amber having excellent transparency, weighing approximately 73.1 grams, completed by a silver clasp. Length 21in. ; together with a pair of earrings of the same amber, weighing 10.8 grams, length 3 in. (2)
24-30 Million years ago
Chiapas, Mexico
A revered substance in many cultures, amber is held in particularly high esteem. The present piece, was a product of the leguminous Hymenaea courbaril, a close relative of the Hymenaea tree which produced the Dominican variety of amber, but significantly more rare. Originating from a region which is no longer producing, this stunning necklace can be termed a "collection piece". Designed as a two-strand necklace consisting of polished free-form beads of natural deep red amber having excellent transparency, weighing approximately 73.1 grams, completed by a silver clasp. Length 21in. ; together with a pair of earrings of the same amber, weighing 10.8 grams, length 3 in. (2)

