The Firebird appears in Russian folk stories, and its tale is an ancient one. It reminds me of the phoenix, bursting into flames and rising from its ashes. The amber in this necklace is loved by Russian and Baltic peoples, popular historically and today.

This ancient tree resin, originating in the Black Sea region, is the color of fresh golden honey, dislodged from the sea bed and tossed about by stormy currents. In this necklace, amber is all about resilience and strength.