Wednesday 10 October 2012

50 Shades of Yellow

I have a little talisman.

Baltic Amber Ring


It was bought in Poland when I lived there and I wore it on a silver chain around my neck for a few years. If it wasn't on my chain I had it in my pocket, or my purse. I am amazed I haven't lost it.

Even in the coldest of weather it still feels warm. I love the softness of it, the tactile curves of this piece of amber that has been made from many smaller pieces. It can be milky white or black and fifty shades of yellow in between.

When I got married I stopped carrying it around with me. I had no need for it, but I kept it tucked away in my jewellery box. I rediscovered it recently, picked it up and was reminded how much I loved holding it. I popped it into my pocket. I then found something I could use to attach it to my keyring so it is with me most of the time. I don't need a talisman at the moment but I am warmed by it's familiarity and colour.

My little piece of prehistoric sunshine.


Joining in with The Gallery at Sticky Fingers.




17 comments:

  1. That's really pretty and looks like its really dear to you. Love the colours!

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  2. Gorgous colours, love your story with it x

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  3. What a lovely item and thank you for sharing your story. It's definitely needs to be on show, on a necklace or charm bracelet.

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  4. That is a very beautiful item and a very lovely account. But if I wore it it would make me ever hungry for doughnuts!

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  5. Beautiful. Fantastic post.

    Herding Cats

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  6. Love the sentiment and beauty in your amber token x.

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  7. What a lovely memory and treasured item. I cannot believe that I've never heard of a Talisman...you can be sure I looked it up though after reading your account - google is a marvel!

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  8. That's gorgeous! When we lived in Denmark, they said that after a storm you should look on the beaches for amber washed up. I often looked, but never found any! :/

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  9. That's just beautiful and what a lovely story too.

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  10. That is simply beautiful. Lovely talisman (I really like amber) and lovely, lovely words. X.

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  11. That's lovely. All the more beautiful for the meaning you're given it too.

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  12. That is gorgeous and fantastic that it has such a history.

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  13. That's beautiful and I love your story too.

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