I guarantee that this is 100 % amber.
ITEM SPECIFICS :
Brand:Kaliningrad Amber Combine (USSR)Type: Necklace / Pendant with ChainMetal: Sterling SilverMetal Purity: 875 / 1000 (Soviet Hallmark)Main Stone: AmberMain Stone Color: Butterscotch / Egg Yolk / YellowMain Stone Creation: Natural / 100% Solid (Unpressed)Main Stone Shape: Freeform / Organic CabochonTotal Weight: 41.7 gramsPendant Dimensions: 55.87 mm x 47.08 mm x 13.93 mmEra: Undated / Vintage (1979)Country of Origin: USSR / Soviet UnionCountry/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation (Kaliningrad)Base Metal: SilverClosure: Spring RingStyle: Modernist / Statement / Pendant
DESCRIPTION :
Rare Collector's Piece: Massive Vintage Soviet Modernist Necklace with Exceptionally Large Solid Baltic Butterscotch Amber Pendant (1979)
For sale is a magnificent, museum-quality vintage Soviet necklace featuring an incredibly large, solid Baltic amber nugget. Due to its impressive weight and thickness, this piece officially belongs to the category of premium collectible amber specimens.
KEY FEATURES:
100% Natural Amber: Guaranteed solid, unpressed, non-treated Baltic Amber (Succinite).
Features a highly coveted "butterscotch" or "egg yolk" matte texture with mesmerizing natural, cloudy swirls formed millions of years ago.
Impressive Dimensions: The amber cabochon is exceptionally thick and volumetric.
Precise digital caliper measurements: 55.87 mm (Height) x 47.08 mm (Width) x 13.93 mm (Thickness).
Total Weight: 41.7 grams (Chain is approx. 6.5g, the solid amber stone is approx. 35g).
Authentic Soviet Hallmarks: The necklace is fully hallmarked on the closure ring with two original stamps:The Soviet state assay mark: "Hammer and Sickle inside a 5-pointed Star" next to "875" (confirming 875 silver purity).The maker's mark (maker's code): "9ЯК", which decodes as 1979 (9) manufactured at the famous Kaliningrad Amber Combine (ЯК).
Design & Style: Outstanding Soviet modernist aesthetic. The heavy amber stone is securely held by a brutalist-style textured silver plate with blackened accents. Comes with its original geometric link chain.
CONDITION:
Excellent vintage condition. The amber retains a beautiful waxy luster. As a genuine 47-year-old organic stone, it shows very minor, natural surface micro-scratches under close inspection, which only confirms its authentic vintage history. Silver has a beautiful native patina.
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