Amber gemstone stud earrings in solid .925 sterling silver

Some of the most extraordinary fossils ever discovered have been found preserved in amber.

Amber is fossilized tree resin - and while ours don't contain dinosaur DNA, they are still small pieces of ancient history. You're wearing something that's been around for more than 100 million years! The Amber Room in Russia, a room with walls and decorations of carved amber built in 1701, was dubbed the eighth wonder of the world before it was looted by the Nazis in WWII and was never recovered. It contained six tons of amber and other semi-precious stones. Amber wall panels were backed in gold leaf. Over the course of 25 years, a recreation of the Amber Room was built near Saint Petersburg.

The TV show White Collar had a plot line that ran an entire season involving an intricate amber music box stolen from the Amber Room.

Amber varies in appearance; some earrings may be a completely "clean" amber, while others will contain flecks that twinkle in the light or even small bits of fossilized plant material.

Awesome quality settings:

These earrings are expertly hand-set in our rural Oregon studio. The solid sterling silver serrated settings we use for cabochons are Native-American made in the US. These are low-profile settings with somewhat thick, short posts and are really comfortable especially if you sleep in your earrings.

What is a cabochon, anyway?

The cabochon "cab" cut results in a low-profile earring with smooth surfaces that are sensory-sensitivity friendly and have a more minimalist, boho style. Cabochon earrings often feature solid, non-translucent stones, or "silky" semi-transparent gems. Some examples of popular stones are turquoise, lapis lazuli, moonstone, and labradorite. If your personal style tends towards cottagecore, witchy, goth, or dark academia, you may find that cabochon earrings suit you perfectly! They are no-glitz, sleek, and have an upscale alternative vibe. Into crystal healing lore or unique earrings? You'll find some cabochon earring options not available in traditional faceted gems.

How to choose your earring size:

Most of our cabs are offered in 4mm and/or 6mm sizes. 4mm is a dainty earring, while 6mm is more noticeable but still not "large". 4mm & 6mm cabs look smaller than their faceted counterparts, so size up if in doubt. Scroll through the images for the best size references!

Gift-Ready:

Our jewelry is the perfect gift for Mother's Day, Christmas, anniversaries, new moms, or any special occasion! Every piece is elegantly gift boxed and adorned with a ribbon, making it easy for you to delight your loved ones or treat yourself to the joy you deserve. Looking for bridal or bridesmaid gifts? Hit us up for matching sets and custom ribbon color options.

About Distinction Jewelry:

Established in 2006, Distinction Jewelry is a woman-owned fine jewelry micro-business dedicated to lasting quality and clean luxury. By purchasing from us, you directly support real people rather than a large corporation with outsourced labor and ruthless cost-cutting. Your purchases allow us to support ourselves by doing what we love, and we are eternally grateful to you! Think of fine jewelry as the antithesis of fast fashion: Our jewelry is crafted to endure for decades or even generations with proper treatment. Our gemstones are ethically sourced with meticulous care and expertise, and we offer a range of affordable, sustainable lab-grown gems. Our reclaimed precious metals are refined to match the quality and purity of newly mined metals, without the environmental and human impact of destructive mining practices.

Additional images: the recreated Amber Room in Russia, raw, unpolished amber nuggets.