Preliminary identification
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Overview
A pair of modernist geometric drop earrings crafted in sterling silver and inset with varied shades of Baltic amber, including cognac, butterscotch, and green amber. The reverse features textured silver framing stamped '925', 'POLAND', and maker initials reported as 'V-R'.
Story
Mined along the Baltic coast, 40-million-year-old fossilized resin meets Bauhaus-inspired geometry in late-20th-century Polish silversmithing.
Maker / Origin
Following the fall of state-run cooperatives like Warmet and Rytosztuka in post-Soviet Poland, independent studio silversmiths flourished in coastal hubs like Gdańsk, producing innovative, signed artisan jewelry for international collectors.
Condition & Value
Very good overall vintage condition with light surface patina on the silver and intact bezels; no visible chips or missing stones. Values for modern Polish studio sterling and Baltic amber earrings depend on weight, stone variety, and collector recognition of specific maker marks.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
Your first full report is on us.
See sold comps, value drivers, and where to sell. One complimentary report, no card required.
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.