Burmese amber silver ring with termite inclusion. This piece features a polished amber cabochon set in sterling silver, preserving a fossil termite encased in Cretaceous Burmese amber. The termite displays distinct body segmentation, head capsule, thorax, abdomen, and fine leg structure, allowing close examination of early social insects. Termite inclusions provide important evidence of wood consuming species that shaped Cretaceous forest ecosystems.
Product details
• Inclusion: Termite
• Amber origin: Burmese amber
• Age: Approximately 100 million years
• Period: Cretaceous
• Setting: Sterling silver ring
• Cab dimensions: 0.65 inch
Each ring is hand polished and securely set. The piece includes an information card with locality and specimen details. Orders ship within 3 to 5 business days and are carefully packaged to protect both the silver setting and the amber cab.