Amber (honey and opaque cream) earrings

£9.00

These unique earrings are made with 22k gold vermeil.

Included with these earrings is a presentation bag and a card describing its gemstone.

Amber

Amber is the fossilised form of ancient tree resin, and ranges in colour from dark brown to cream. Known as elektron by ancient Greeks, it becomes electrically charged when rubbed with a cloth. One myth claimed that Amber was formed every time the sun set over the sea: the sun's essence congealed in the cold water and was cast up on shore in the form of drops of Amber.

Because Amber is warm to the touch and sometimes fragrant, it is associated with sensuality and was traditionally used in love charms. Believed to warm the heart and heighten creativity, Amber is also said to increase fertility, especially those gems which contain the fossilised remains of tiny insects.