Vintage Baltic Amber* Graduated Knotted Chip Bead Gold Tone Twist Clasp Necklace Vintage Baltic Amber* necklace. It consists of polished irregular shaped oblong amber chip beads on black cording. The beads are graduated in size, and the cording is hand knotted in between each bead with gold tone twist closure. Add an exotic Baltic Amber* beaded necklace to your collection that speaks an enchanting tale of majestic beauty. The smooth amber beads bring glory to the necklace design and it will be a vibrant add-on to your beloved jewelry. So, make sure that you collect this one. BALTIC AMBER*: Known as a "window to the past, "Baltic Amber* is a fossilized pine tree resin. Baltic amber is made from 44 million year old fossilized tree resin that is found on the Baltic sea coast. It was often used by the Vikings for making Thor's hammers and other jewelry. Amber was a valuable commodity which was traded from the iron age onward and was collected from the Baltic sea to be traded all over Europe by the Vikings. *I'm not an expert and unable to VERIFY if this piece is authentic BALTIC AMBER. Please ask questions. NO Stamps Or Makers Marks. Approximate Measurements: End To End: 25" Excellent Vintage Pre-owned Condition. Clasp Does Show Some Age. This Was In My Late Nana's Jewelry Box From Her Travels When She Was My Age (58). From Smoke Free Household