Magical Transformation of a Stone into a Heart

The magical transformation of a "stone" into a heart

An ancient Baltic legend tells the story of love between the beautiful Jurate, daughter of the God of thunder, and the fisherman Kastytis, who lived on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Kastytis cast his nets in waters where it was forbidden to fish. Jurate sent her messengers to tell him not to do so, but Kastytis paid no attention to their words and continued to fish. Jurate had no choice but to persuade him in person. However, the moment they met, they fell in love. Jurate took her beloved to her underwater amber palace so they can be together. Her father, however, was very angered by his daughter’s choice, and in his anger he struck the amber palace with lightning. Kastytis died, and Jurate was forever trapped in the ruins of her underwater palace.

Every once in a while, the Baltic Sea washes up the fragments of the Amber Palace ashore. Many of these fragments are shaped like tears. People believe they are the tears of the beautiful Jurate, who is mourning her lost lover. These tears are the manifestation of her eternal love. 

Legends of amber often tell stories of love. It is therefore not surprising that this gemstone is associated with expressions of tenderness and affection. Heart-shaped amber jewellery symbolises devotion and love. Thus, an amber heart pendant is not just a an ornament.

It is also a means of expressing the depth of your feelings to your loved one without words.

How do we craft amber hearts?

Amber hearts are a very popular motif in amber jewellery. Take a look at our work to see how a bulky "stone" is transformed into a jewel of graceful curves.

A piece of jewellery given from pure heart must be created from a pure gemstone. That is why we pay great attention to the selection of the raw amber itself. Amber must not contain any cracks or other blemishes.

In their rough state, the walloons themselves have an irregular shape. They must first be cut and polished to their approximate size and shape.

This is followed by a tricky work which requires a great deal of patience. The resulting shape is hand-carved bit by bit to fit perfectly into the hoop. This requires very precise and delicate work. It applies not only to grinding, but also to polishing. This is also done entirely by hand.  Only then can the actual assembly proceed.

These amber hearts were deliberately created to be in contact with the skin all the time. Amber is light and warm. Its silky touch is soothing and evokes a feeling of a gentle embrace. Every time your sweetheart looks at this heart pendant or takes it in her hand, she will feel your closeness and a wave of tenderness will flood her heart.

Let this gemstone shrouded in mysterious legends tell your love story for you.

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