Janice Lee takes her inspiration from the ancient carvings in a marble Jain temple in Rajasthan. Hand-carved in tinted bone, the medallion is set in sterling silver. Natural amber crowns the pendant and garnets embellish it. Lee finishes the necklace with a cord of Vietnamese silk jacquard. .925 Sterling silverWhen used in jewelry, amber beads 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.
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