{"product_id":"vintage-soviet-baltic-amber-necklace-875-silver-ussr-kaliningrad-art-nouveau-style","title":"Vintage Soviet Baltic Amber Necklace 875 Silver USSR Kaliningrad Art Nouveau Style","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Soviet-era Baltic amber necklace, crafted in solid 875 silver and fully hallmarked with official USSR state assay marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design features a sculptural central natural Baltic amber plaque, brooch-like in form, with cascading oxidised silver chains set with polished amber beads. The elegant festoon composition is influenced by Art Nouveau revival aesthetics. The amber displays rich cognac to cherry tones with natural internal inclusions typical of genuine Baltic amber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated to the mid-Soviet period, circa 1960s–1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe central plaque and both ends of the chain closure are also stamped 875 silver (USSR), The ЯМ maker’s mark is associated with Kaliningrad, historically one of the world’s most important centre for Baltic amber. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNecklace drop length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 cm \/ 9.45 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull chain length (end to end):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e67 cm \/ 26.38 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral amber plaque:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 cm x 2.8 cm \/ 1.18 x 1.10 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28.75 g \/ 1.01 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo repairs or missing elements. Light age-appropriate wear consistent with period use, ready to wear or gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Art \u0026 Chaos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52721545576791,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/9571\/8999\/files\/ChatGPTImageFeb4_2026at07_18_49PM.png?v=1770305283","url":"https:\/\/theartandchaos.com\/products\/vintage-soviet-baltic-amber-necklace-875-silver-ussr-kaliningrad-art-nouveau-style","provider":"The Art \u0026 Chaos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}