Natural Mexican Amber on Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace, "Earth Empress"

A drop of golden amber falls into an intricate web of stylized roots as Roy Nilson honors Mother Earth with the design of this pendant necklace. Nilson finds inspiration in ancient Mexican fashions as he designs this grand sterling silver necklace with oxidized contrasts.

When used in jewelry, amber can include a stunning arrangement of tones and hues. Natural amber ranges from yellow to deep orange. It may sometimes even have a green cast to it, as well as opaque swirls within. Because amber is the preserved resin of prehistoric trees that grew millions of years ago, it sometimes has tiny inclusions of plants and insects -- making it highly prized.