Butterscotch Amber Bead Bracelet Pendant “Mercenaria mercenaria

“Mercenaria mercenaria

<P>Amber is hardened tree resin from prehistoric forests 40 - 50 million years ago

Designs of white (wompampeage) and purple (suckauhock) beads are prized by the American Indian as a symbol of wealth

Width:  5/8"

Butterscotch Amber Bead Bracelet Pendant “Mercenaria mercenariaClosure: Butterscotch Amber Beads on Elastic Diameter: 6 3 4" Width: 1 4" Amber is hardened tree resin from prehistoric forests 40 50 million years ago. Though its transparency and color varies, the most common colors are orange, yellow and brown. Amber can also range into milky whites and deep reds. Your piece was designed and set in sterling silver by Polish craftsmen. The amber carried at Green River Silver Co. comes from the Baltic region and is