Amber has been valued across Scotland and the wider Celtic world for millennia. Found in burial sites, traded along ancient coastal routes and worked into jewellery and amulets long before the medieval period. Its warm, resinous colour and organic origins gave it a significance that went beyond mere ornament; it was considered a material with protective and healing properties, and its presence in Scottish archaeological finds speaks to the depth of its cultural history. When paired with Celtic knotwork, the combination draws on two of the most enduring strands of Scotland's decorative heritage.
This pendant is built around a square-cut natural amber stone set in a bezel-style mount and positioned at 45 degrees in a diamond orientation. Its warm honey tones and natural internal patterning visible through the faceted surface. Above the stone, two open pointed looping arcs rise symmetrically, interlacing at their crossing point to form a simple open knotwork frame; clean in outline and uncluttered. Below, an open diamond-shaped silver frame mirrors the orientation of the stone, completing the lower section with the same spare geometric quality. The silver throughout carries a high mirror polish. A smooth bail connects the pendant above.
At 22mm x 12mm and approximately 1.6g, it is slender and refined in proportion. 925 sterling silver with natural amber stone. Bail fitting.
Product Code: SP2122
Amber has been valued across Scotland and the wider Celtic world for millennia. Found in burial sites, traded along ancient coastal routes and worked into jewellery and amulets long before the medieval period. Its warm, resinous colour and organic origins gave it a significance that went beyond mere ornament; it was considered a material with protective and healing properties, and its presence in Scottish archaeological finds speaks to the depth of its cultural history. When paired with Celtic knotwork, the combination draws on two of the most enduring strands of Scotland's decorative heritage.
This pendant is built around a square-cut natural amber stone set in a bezel-style mount and positioned at 45 degrees in a diamond orientation. Its warm honey tones and natural internal patterning visible through the faceted surface. Above the stone, two open pointed looping arcs rise symmetrically, interlacing at their crossing point to form a simple open knotwork frame; clean in outline and uncluttered. Below, an open diamond-shaped silver frame mirrors the orientation of the stone, completing the lower section with the same spare geometric quality. The silver throughout carries a high mirror polish. A smooth bail connects the pendant above.
At 22mm x 12mm and approximately 1.6g, it is slender and refined in proportion. 925 sterling silver with natural amber stone. Bail fitting.
Product Code: SP2122
