Amber Spider Pendant

1.6 grams approximately

Measures approximately 14mm x 26mm including bale

Spider measures 14mm x 17mm

Small round amber piece measures 2mm x 2mm approximately

Large round amber piece measures 5mm x 5mm approximately

Set in sterling silver 925.

The Healing and Metaphysical Properties of Amber

Amber with its warm, golden glow, has long been revered as a powerful magical talisman in spell craft and spiritual practices. Known for its ancient energy, a natural organic gemstone that connects you to your ancestors, your story and your legacy.

Amber is often referred to as sunshine in sold form and is cherished for its powerful healing properties, while you harness the positive energy of sunlight you can also embrace a sense of well-being and vitality.

This ancient, fossilised resin is believed to provide protection from illness and negative energies. Its magical energy makes it a potent ally for those wishing to embrace the warmth and beauty of Amber while experiencing remarkable protection.

Amber is an ancient tree resin, generally found washed up on the shores or found in the nets of fishermen in the Baltic sea. This is the most sought after Amber due to its level of acidity. Amber is also found in the Dominican Republic and Sicily, but not much of that finds it way to the United Kingdom. Considered a ‘mystical’ resin, it was used by the ancients as a ‘hex-breaker’ and healer of things like asthma, convulsions, bronchial disorders and the plague Pieces of Amber were drilled and worn on the throat chakra around the neck. Amber necklaces and bracelets were given to babies to teeth on.

Amber is considered to be to absorb negative energies, Amber can trigger the mind into remembering the soul.  In ancient times, particularly to the people of ‘the craft’ throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, this fossilised resin was a favourite material for amulets – worn as protection from the ‘evil eye’.

It was believed to have the power to protect from the danger of the plague and a large piece would be worn on the throat chakra to prevent nasal catarrh, hay fever and asthma. Many ‘high priests’ and ‘priestesses’ even today will wear Amber beads interspersed with jet for their magical properties.

Amber, in its rough state, is also used as an ingredient in incense for rituals of love and healing. As an oil it is extremely thick in consistency with a camphor-like odour. It is usually mixed with a carrier oil to dilute its strength and used to rub or massage onto the body to relieve aches and pains. It is rare to find true Amber oil. Jewellery quality Amber is often boiled when the tiny droplets of water trapped within expand and fan out to make attractive designs in the clear resin. Occasionally, tiny insects become trapped within the resin. Needless to say, these samples can be extremely valuable.