So, what is amber?

Amber isn't a stone at all. It's the fossilised resin of ancient forests that once grew where the Baltic Sea lies today. Over around 40 million years it slowly hardened into the warm, honey-coloured gem we string by hand.

Why we love wearing it

• Light and warm on the skin

  Amber is surprisingly light and warms to your body, so it's comfortable to wear all day.

• Naturally one of a kind

  Every bead holds its own colour, cloudiness and tiny inclusions. No two pieces are ever the same.

• Made to be passed on

  With a little care amber keeps its glow for years, ready to hand down through the family.