925 Sterling Silver Baltic Amber ring rectangular stone w/textured border & band

925 Sterling Silver genuine Baltic Amber ring. “Gunk“ in stone (“Gunk“ in Amber is good). Unique statement piece! Side view shows dome. Sits nicely & doesn’t pinch fingers. Baltic Amber is used for pain relief & reduces teething symptoms! Not actually gemstone, fossilized tree resin. Unique properties & very coveted. Known for beauty, healing qualities & spiritual significance. Several colors; orange, red, blue, yellow, & green w/shades of each. Could date hundreds of millions of years ago. Preserved insects or other animals/plants give higher value. Fashioned into jewelry since the Neolithic. While captivating, claims of DNA extraction remains scientifically unsubstantiated. Known since ancient times, mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey, Plato’s & Aristotle’s writings. According to ancient Greeks, was created from tears of Apollo’s daughter, God of Sun & Poetry. Traditionally used as amulet & talisman against evil. Particularly favored by sailors who would burn it to protect themselves from evil spirits & sea monsters. Used as talisman for healing properties, good luck charm, courage, power, encourages calmness, stability & nourishment. Shields & cleanses you of negative energy, inspires creativity, calm chaotic thoughts & feelings & helps protect personal boundaries. Related to sacral chakra. Use close to skin in jewelry, but also within feng shui practice. Please be sure to look at pictures closely as they are part of the description. Inventory #R5B5A