These earrings feature Baltic amber, imported from Russia during the Showa era. Amber diameter: 17mm Amber height: 19mm Weight: 5.7 grams (both) No metal markings Gold color No accessories For those new to amber, please also read the following: 〓 About Amber Amber is fossilized resin. The oldest amber discovered dates back 300 million years. The majority of amber is produced in the Baltic Sea region, specifically the Gdansk coast of Poland and the Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia, accounting for 85% of the world's production. This is known as Baltic amber. Formed from resin that fossilized over 40 million years ago, amber, having endured the passage of endless time, can be considered a treasure of the Earth. It has been used in the past as medicine and fragrance. In China, amber is said to be the stone formed from the soul of a tiger after its death. "When a tiger dies, its spirit enters the earth and becomes stone." That is amber. It might be the perfect power stone for the Year of the Tiger. Amber is very light, and those who hold it for the first time will be surprised. It is so light that it floats in saturated saltwater, so it won't strain your shoulders. Also, because it has low thermal conductivity, it feels uniquely warm to the touch. In Europe, giving amber is said to be giving happiness. 1014