Smithsonian Magazine

Prehistori­c Perfection

44 million year old Baltic amber priced at

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Both in love and in gemstones, it can take a long time to achieve perfection. Just as your relationsh­ip has matured and strengthen­ed over the years, so has Baltic amber. This natural gemstone is a scientific phenomenon that contains fossilized plant and animal life that date back over 40 million years. In fact, most of the life-forms found in Baltic amber are now extinct.

Thankfully, the fine art of a great deal is alive and well at Stauer. The amber pieces you see here feature ample carats of amber from the icy Baltic region, famous for containing the world’s finest amber deposits. And, adding to the prehistori­c mystique is the fact that no two stones are identical–– each piece captured something different as it formed, just as every love story is unique.

44 million year old honey gold Baltic amber gives you a glimpse into the fascinatin­g world of

prehistori­c times

Now, there are necklaces with generous gems of amber going for nearly $15,000. We think that’s barbaric. Which is why we made certain you can bring home

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