Natural Amber .925 Sterling Silver Pendant 39mm Insect Beetle Bug Fossil

🪲 About the Inclusion

The inclusion appears to be a small beetle (Order: Coleoptera), possibly from a family such as Curculionidae (weevils) or Nitidulidae (sap beetles). These beetles were common resin inhabitants in ancient tropical forests, often feeding on decaying plant matter or fungal growth near resin flows.

🔍 Visible Features

• Oval body shape with clear segmentation and preserved exoskeleton texture.

• Wing covers (elytra) visible and slightly iridescent under light — a diagnostic trait of beetles.

• Antennae and legs partially preserved, showing good anatomical fidelity.

• Amber clarity is excellent; minimal internal fractures and few impurities, making it ideal for display or photography.

🧬 Scientific Significance

Beetles in Dominican amber are among the most diverse and scientifically valuable inclusions. They help reconstruct the biodiversity and forest ecology of the Miocene Caribbean.
This particular specimen likely represents a sap-feeding or bark-dwelling beetle, meaning it lived close to the resin source, increasing the likelihood of entrapment.

✨ Highlights
🌍 100% natural amber — no dyes or treatments
🪲 Real insect inclusion (exact piece in photos)
🇩🇴 Origin: Dominican Republic (Hispaniola)
⏳ Estimated age ≈ 25 million years
💎 Collector’s fossil & unique jewelry material

📸 Notes
🖼 You will receive the exact piece shown
💡 Photos taken under natural & macro lighting
🎨 Colors may vary slightly by screen & light

🛡 Care & Guarantee
🚫 Avoid chemicals & ultrasonic cleaners
🧽 Clean with a soft cloth only
📦 Store away from harder stones
✅ We sell only genuine Dominican amber — satisfaction guaranteed

📝 Note: Age based on geological studies of Dominican amber. Inclusions are exactly as photographed.