Natural drop cognac Baltic amber bracelet, 22 cm

All the warmth of cognac amber, in a generous size, on your wrist: this bracelet brings together drop-cut natural Baltic Sea amber.

It measures 22 cm, stretches to fit the wrist and is threaded on a stretch cord: no clasp to handle. Wear it slightly loose, or pair it with a thin silver bangle for a lovely contrast of materials.

Amber is not a stone like any other: it is a conifer resin, fossilized over more than forty million years. The amber in our jewelry comes from the Baltic Sea, home to most of the world's amber deposits. Storms loosen it from the seabed and wash it up on the beaches, where it is still gathered by hand; it is also extracted from the ground near the coast. Nicknamed "the gold of the North", it has been worn and traded since prehistoric times. Its color ranges from honey yellow to cognac, with greener or more orange hues, and it sometimes holds tiny fragments of plants or insects, traces of a vanished forest. Light and soft to the touch, it warms up quickly against the skin.

In lithotherapy, amber is seen as a stone of light and vitality. It is credited with a warm energy that may help drive away fatigue and dark thoughts, regain self-confidence and keep a positive state of mind. It is also said to be a stone of patience and serenity, appreciated in times of stress. Tradition associates it with the Sacral Chakra and the Solar Plexus, and with the sign of Leo. These benefits belong to the beliefs of lithotherapy and have not been scientifically proven: they are in no way a substitute for medical advice. Wearing amber is above all the pleasure of a natural, luminous material.

To care for your jewelry, clean the amber with spring or distilled water, then dry it immediately with a soft cloth to avoid residue or scratches. Monthly cleaning is recommended to maintain its quality and beauty. Note that amber can change color in reaction to the skin, perfumes and pollutants. If the amber loses its shine, gently apply sweet almond oil and polish with a microfiber cloth to restore its luster. To recharge its energies, expose it for a few hours to natural sunlight, no longer: prolonged direct sunlight can darken its color. You can also purify it by placing it on a quartz cluster or in an amethyst geode, which could enhance its potential benefits.