Smithsonian Institution Exclusive
Description
Amber has been called sunshine in stone—a poetic nod from ancient Greece. While it's technically fossilized tree resin, the description still fits. These graceful earrings feature smooth cherry amber cabochons set into hammered gold vermeil discs, creating an easy-to-wear accent that is truly timeless. They're inspired by the amber jewelry craze among stylish women in 18th-century America, including Martha Washington, whose own amber pendant is now part of the National Museum of American History's collection.
Museum Story
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is the world's preeminent museum and research complex dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through its unparalleled research, collections, exhibitions and educational outreach programs. The Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals houses the vast National Gem Collection.
Details
- Amber, gold-plated sterling silver
- 1.75" diam.
- Leverback
- Made in Poland
