Celestial Star Baltic Amber Ring

DescriptionThis ring is adjustable for all to enjoy!Warm to the touch and often containing insect fragments, Baltic Amber was believed to contain the very essence of life itself – the animating principle. It had associations with time, cycles and longevity. As it once was a living substance, it is related to spirit. Slavic tribes thought it was magical because of its warm feel, lightness, luster, and that it offered protection to the wearer. Some believed amber was the petrified tears of gods.These Amulets were worn for protection, to avert misfortune, to keep its owner safe from black magic, cast out devils, guard one from the evil eye, bring luck in love, and made it’s owner stronger and cleverer. Warm to the touch and alleged to contain the very essence of life itself, people believed that amber “pulled out” a disease from the body and “attracted” good luck – in the same way as it attracts small objects if you slightly rub it. It has unique properties unlike any other amber in the world, as it contains Succinic Acid, a bio-stimulant and has been used for ages to promote healing.As amber is often harvested from the sea it is also associated with fertility, life and catharsis. It is alleged to relieve depression, anxiety, and promotes joy. In Latvia, bands of amber rings were used in wedding ceremonies to ensure an eternal bond, and represented renewed fidelity in marriage.One Lithuanian legend says that all the amber that is found in the Baltic sea was once part of the palace of the Queen of the Sea Juratė who fell in love with a fisherman. Perkūnas destroyed her amber palace to punish her for indiscretion and the bits of rubble wash up on the shore even today. In another version, Perkūnas killed her lover, Kastytis and she mourns him to this day, her teardrops are amber.You will receive 1 random Baltic Amber Celestial Stars RingAdjustable .925 sterling silver