Is Baltic Amber particularly valuable?

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  1. Edw

    Edw New Member

    I’ve inherited a couple of items from my mother who was Polish. I’m pretty sure the amber is real in each piece although I don’t believe there is any fossilised creature within any of the stone. On a recent visit to Krakow last year, there was lots of amber being sold on the tourist markets making me think that it isn’t particularly valuable. What is your verdict?
     

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  2. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    Certain types of amber can bring good prices but I don't see that in your pieces.
    However, wait for other opinions because my amber knowledge is rather basic.
     
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    interesting bracelet design......if only we could see it better....

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  4. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Some Baltic amber can be ridiculously expensive, but I'm not seeing that here. Whole insects inside some of the pieces can up the value.
     
  5. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Butterscotch amber is crazy expensive.
     
  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Baltic Egg yolk amber is the most sought after and the most valuable of the Baltic ambers.

    I can't see the colour of your amber very well, the photos are small, but they look to be cognac amber cabochons. Cognac amber is in the average price range, but it also depends on the rest of the jewel.

    The jewellery looks Art Deco to me, hopefully silver. In this case the period adds more to the value than the amber.
     
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