Amber is fossilized tree resin that has been appreciated for its color and natural beauty since Neolithic times. It has a soft feel compared to other gemstones and has been highly valued from antiquity to the present as a gemstone. It is made into a variety of decorative objects as well as jewelry. Reference: Wikipedia
Below are some examples and price guides of Art Deco amber items including an Art Deco snuff bottle and a multi-gem ring.
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS: AN ART DECO AMBER SCENT BOTTLE signed ‘Van Cleef & Arpels. Paris. No 25051’, the gold mount with the maker’s mark of Strauss Allard & Meyer The damaged bottle with carved Chinese fishing scenes, the jadeite lid with black enamel and diamond bands, with an ivory stopper
Sold for £ 2,500 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2017
N ART DECO AMBER, LAPIS LAZULI AND DIAMOND CASE The oblong octagonal amber case with lapis lazuli terminals enhanced by rose-cut diamond borders and central rose-cut diamond stylized Chinese symbol, to the cabochon lapis lazuli push-piece, circa 1925, 8.5 x 4.0 x 2.8 cm, with French assay mark for gold
Sold for CHF 19,120 at Christie’s in 2002
A ladies 14kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Ring. Ring has Multi color cabochon stones. Stones are Coral, Amber, Ruby, Emeralds, Tigers Eye, moon stone, Amethyst and a Garnet stone in the center.
Sold for $300 at Pacific Auction House in 2020
