Merry Christmas - Vintage - 122 grams

Name: Merry Christmas - Vintage - 122 grams
Brand: Vintage
SKU: 5b2d5bab619745cf91e9a33e
Price: 660.0 USD
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Vintage . Chunky, amazing piece. Weight of necklace is about 122 grams. Purchased in Budapest. Knotted between rectangles. In 7th pic I’m wearing the necklace at a “ruin’s bar” in Budapest. Listing is for necklace only.

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35 Comments

mariasant @vintageblackcat Hi. I have not weighed it. I will get it weighed this week. Thanks

Jun 24Reply

mariasant @vintageblackcat Hi. It is heavy. I’m going to a jeweler when I have a chance. Thanks

Jun 24Reply

mariasant @vintageblackcat It is Baltic amber from Poland. Purchased in Budapest. It has little items in the amber. No insects though. I’ve heard that the insects in the amber make it more valuable (Caribbean amber may have the insects). I noticed you have a gorgeous amber necklace for sale. The older gentleman I purchased this necklace from was selling a second necklace that looked like Russian amber - wish I had purchased that one also 😢. How do I test for Bakelite amber? Thanks

Jun 24Reply

mariasant @vintageblackcat I read that 1/3 cup salt with 2/3 water. Dissolve the salt and let it cool. Then see if it floats. Is that what u suggest also? I just listed this 2 days ago. Thanks

Jun 24Reply

rmccouture Hi Maria! This is a lovely necklace, whether it's amber or bakelite! The easiest, least invasive way to check if it's amber is to run it under hot water for a bit. It won't hurt the necklace. Just run it under the hottest water you can for about 5 minutes, and then smell it. Amber is solidified tree sap, and it smells sweet. Bakelite was made with formaldehyde, and has a distinct chemical smell when it's run under water (cont)

Jun 25Reply

rmccouture You could try floating it. Amber floats in salt water (as you mentioned above). I would do 4 parts salt to 1 part water. Make sure your bowl is large enough to accommodate the necklace with extra space, and make sure the salt is completely melted in the water. Sometimes it's difficult to float amber necklaces because of the weight of the sting/clasp. It looks like this necklace doesn't have a clasp though, so unless whatever it's strung on is really heavy, the necklace should float (cont)

Jun 25Reply

rmccouture One more non-evasive method you could try is getting a UV blacklight (they sell them at pet stores (cat urine shows up under blacklight, believe it or not!) Amber changes color under blacklight. It usually looks blueish, but can look other colors as well. This isn't a sure-fire test, as some plastics also change color under blacklight, but it will rule out most other substances used to mimic amber. (cont)

Jun 25Reply

rmccouture You can also do a static test. Amber will become static-prone when rubbed. Wrap it in a cloth and then rub it for some time (20-60 seconds), then hold it near a strand of hair. If the hair is attracted to the necklace, it means that static was produced and most likely you are holding real Amber.(cont)

Jun 25Reply

rmccouture The question regarding weight is an important one for several reasons; the most important being that the heavier the amber, the more value it has. I strongly suggest picking up a shipping scale (or food scale that is large enough to place pieces of jewelry on). They're inexpensive, helpful for more reasons than just weighing amber. (cont)

Jun 25Reply

rmccouture People like to know the gram weight of precious metals as well. You have some sterling in your closet, and knowing the weight can help you price what you are selling. The heavier the sterling, the more it is worth. It's an important tool to have in your house for a variety of reasons. (cont)

Jun 25Reply

rmccouture You might also want to order a jar of Simichrome. Simichrome is a great metal polish, so if for no other reason, you can use it for that, but it also can test Bakelite. No test is 100%, however most Bakelite pieces, when rubbed with Simichrome, will turn the pink paste a tobacco yellow color. Again, it's not 100%, but it's worked for me most of the time. (cont)

Jun 25Reply

rmccouture One more piece of advice (I am assuming that you were asking for my advice in the comment you left in my closet, even though you didn't specifically say so!) Take some close-up photos of the beads. Place them so the light is shining behind them, and you can get a good shot of what's inside of them. Make sure to post more than 1 photo to show that each bead is different from the next. Amber necklaces are never perfect; bead sizing, coloring, inclusions should be different in each bead. (cont)

Jun 25Reply

rmccouture Hopefully this info was helpful and what you were looking for! By the way, if you purchased this necklace in Poland, it IS Baltic Amber! Poland is on the Baltic Sea, and the amber washes up on its shore! It is considered a Baltic country because it's on the Baltic Sea, and most of the amber from there is Baltic. Please let me know if you have any other questions! ❤️Amanda

Jun 25Reply

mariasant @rmccouture You are AMAZING and so thorough. I am going to a jeweler later this week but am sure he/she will not be as knowledgeable as all the info you gave me. I tried the salt water but ran out of salt bc this necklace is so large. I am going to try Gulf of Mexico saltwater but that may not have the correct amount of salt. You are the sweetest for giving such detail on your response. Thanks ❤️

Jun 25Reply

mariasant @vintageblackcat Hi. Went to jewelers. Weight of amber necklace about 122 grams. Thanks

Jul 21Reply

mariasant @vintageblackcat Hi. The gemologist said this was amber. Thanks

Jul 22Reply

mariasant @vintageblackcat You have amazing pieces !! The gemologist suggested I cut some beads and do the salt water test. I ran the necklace under hot water and it smelled sweet (like honey).

Jul 22Reply

mariasant @vintageblackcat I agree. I told the gemologist that the necklace would have to be restrung if I cut it. It is already strung nicely. Anyway...

Jul 22Reply

mariasant @vintageblackcat Hi. You are the artist that made Amanda’s checkerboard lucite bangle? No wonder you have such amazing pieces for sale. I love the necklace you have for sale with the Bakelite rose and blue stones on the chain. Did you make that one? Sorry, that may be info you may not want to share. If you have a store, I would love to visit it (and do some serious drooling). You are very talented. 😍

Jul 22Reply

phillex This is reconstituted Amber aka pressed amber

Sep 15Reply

nguyenjulie1975 Is there a clap

Dec 16Reply

mariasant @nguyenjulie1975 Hi. No clasp. The necklace is long so you put it over your head. I can add the length later this afternoon.

Dec 16Reply

mariasant @nguyenjulie1975 The necklace is outstanding. Thanks

Dec 16Reply

mariasant @nguyenjulie1975 Oh, pic 2 shows the length. Over 26 inches in length. I will accept a reasonable offer. I priced it on the high side because not sure I want to sell. However, I have a lot of jewelry and would love for someone to enjoy this. Have a beautiful Sunday. Thanks

Dec 16Reply

nguyenjulie1975 @mariasant I will be back, I collect amber

Dec 16Reply

mariasant @nguyenjulie1975 I understand. I collect jewelry (especially from vacations). Happy Sunday

Dec 16Reply

nguyenjulie1975 @mariasant hello so is this real amber

Dec 16Reply

mariasant @nguyenjulie1975 Hi. Yes, I took the necklace to 2 jewelers; the 2 said it is amber. Also , when I run it under hot water it smells sweet not like synthetic smell of acrylic. The larger rectangles have inclusions( as can be seen in the pics). Thanks

Dec 16Reply

mariasant @nguyenjulie1975 Hi. Posh offers free authentication on items priced $500 or greater. You can choose another item(s) to include do that price is a minimum of $500. Thanks

Dec 16Reply

bookmart @mariasant wow 😍

Jan 24Reply

mariasant @bookmart Thanks. This is impressive in person. Selling because I have a lot of jewelry. Will accept a reasonable offer. You have a lovely closet. Happy Thursday.

Jan 24Reply

bookmart @mariasant would you like to trade ?

Jan 24Reply

mariasant @bookmart Hi. I prefer to recoup some of the $ I paid. Will accept a reasonable offer. Thanks for looking.

Jan 24Reply

bookmart @mariasant not a problem 👍

Jan 24Reply