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Description
Reviews
A leaf-inspired circlet of dual-hued 5mm leaves of burnished, hand-shaped Baltic amber suspends a four-inch dual-tendril drop from our necklace. Button closure. Chandelier earrings add graceful movement to the ensemble. Gold-toned brass findings.
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Necklace Orig. $95.00 NOW $24.96 (Members $22.46)
Pierced Earrings Orig. $45.00 NOW $14.96 (Members $13.46)
Necklace, 17.5"l.; Pierced earrings, 2.5"l.
Museum Provenance
Recalls amber jewelry in our Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology Gems and Minerals, National Museum of Natural History.
Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.
About Me Career, Classic, Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Practical, Stylish
Pros
Cons
Too Long
Best Uses
Comments about Amber Leaf Jewelry:
First, the earrings are much bigger than the picture leads you to believe. They are 2" long. Color is NOT grey as shown (yes, there is amber of other hues, aqua green as well). It is black and light yellow. It is kind of big and clunky, and I am not sure where you'd wear them because they are too big for a casual or work look, yet not nice enough to go out in.
Was this a gift?:
Yes
6/30/2012
2.0
Lovely set. Poor workmanship.
By Esmeralda
from Garden of Eden
About Me Unconventional
Pros
Elegant
Good Length
Unique
Cons
Poor Workmanship
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Comments about Amber Leaf Jewelry:
One of the amber leaves fell off an earring when I took it out of the bag, The poor workmanship really is inexcusable. I am afraid that more leaves will fall out of the earrings - I guess that I am going to have to get it checked by a jeweler.
The necklace is a bit too lightweight, and doesn't stay centered on the neck.
BUT.... the set is beautiful, and I love it.
Was this a gift?:
No
4/12/2012
5.0
Delicate Elegance
By Connie
from Sacramento, CA
About Me Comfort-Oriented, Practical, Retired
Pros
Elegant
Good Length
Good Quality
Pretty
Unique
Cons
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Going Out
Comments about Amber Leaf Jewelry:
I only bought the earrings of this set. They look lovely with an amber necklace I previously purchased from the Smithsonian.
Was this a gift?:
No
3/25/2012
4.0
delicate and lovely
By hidden gen
from Canada
About Me Career, Classic, Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Practical, Unique
Pros
Delicate
Pretty
Unique
Versatile
Cons
Difficult to extend
On plastic-y cord
Too Short
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Going Out
Not overly fancy
Office
Comments about Amber Leaf Jewelry:
Very pretty & dellicate design, but the button closure makes it difficult to extend it - as it is too short. The cording is plastic-y - like heavy fishing line, which is a disappointment too. I am afraid it might become brittle and fall apart. Love the design, and the actual amber pieces, but wish it were put together with better materials, and with a different kind of clasp.
Was this a gift?:
No
3/25/2012
5.0
Gift earrings were greatly appreciated.
By liberti
from Maryland
About Me Classic
Pros
Elegant
Good Length
Good Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Comments about Amber Leaf Jewelry:
Recipient of the gift mentioned the unusual color of the amber and the workmanship. Smithsonian should import more of such lovely items from the Baltics and also from Poland.
Was this a gift?:
Yes
2/26/2012
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
1.0
Earrnings fell apart
By econruth
from Virginia
Pros
Cons
Poor Workmanship
Too Delicate
Best Uses
Comments about Amber Leaf Jewelry:
Unfortunately the earrings fell apart as soon as I picked them up out of the box. Someone else had reported this problem and I ignored it. Silly me! Don't bother - even if on sale. Also, the look like they could be flexible and swing but the way they are splayed in the picture is the way they are stuck. Will probably take them to a jeweler and see if they can be fixed, or maybe use the amber for something else.
Was this a gift?:
No
2/25/2012
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
JUST DIFFERENT ENOUGH
By JUDODAD
from FLORIDA AND COLORADO
Pros
Elegant
Good Quality
Unique
Cons
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Comments about Amber Leaf Jewelry:
ADDS TO HER AMBER COLLECTION AND DIFFERENT ENOUGH TO HAVE FRIENDS NOTICE
Was this a gift?:
Yes
2/8/2012
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Elegant Necklace
By Carol Ann
from Ohiio
About Me Classic, Comfort-Oriented, Practical
Pros
Contrast between colors
Elegant
Good Length
Good Quality
Pretty
Unique
Cons
Difficult To Clasp
Doesn't move freely
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Going Out
Comments about Amber Leaf Jewelry:
The necklace is the right length for me and I like the contrast between the two colors of amber. The clasp is somewhat difficult to fasten and unfasten due to arthritus in my fingers.
Was this a gift?:
No
2/4/2012
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Earrings only
By Terese
from Tennessee
About Me Career, Modern, Stylish
Pros
Elegant
Good Length
Good Quality
Pretty
Unique
Cons
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Everyday
Going Out
Office
Comments about Amber Leaf Jewelry:
These earrings are absolutely beautiful. They are feminine, delicate and well-made. They also are quite versatile. Mine are not the typical reddish amber color, but rather a darker brown which makes them function as a neutral and can be worn with many colors. I am very pleased with them.