Baltic Amber Keyrings and Keychains: Which One Should You Choose?

Amber is warm in the hand, light on your keys and different every time. No two pieces share the same colour or pattern, so an amber keyring is a gift nobody else will have, and ours are a design you will not find anywhere else.

Baltic amber is not a stone. It is tree resin that hardened over around 44 million years in the ancient forests of what is now the Baltic Sea, which is why it feels so light and warm to the touch. People have treasured it since the Stone Age and called it the gold of the north. Read the full story in our guide: What Is Baltic Amber?

Here is how our amber keychains are made, which design suits whom and what to engrave.

What Makes an AuPra Amber Keychain Different

Most amber jewellery is cut from one polished piece. We do it another way. Each charm is filled with dozens of small pieces of genuine Baltic amber, set together like a mosaic. The light catches every fragment differently, so the charm glows from honey to deep cognac as you turn it.

This is our own design, made only by AuPra. You will not find these amber keyrings in another shop, on the high street or anywhere else online. And because the pieces are natural, no two come out the same. The one you receive is the only one exactly like it.

The Heart – For Someone You Love

The simplest message there is. An amber heart keyring is a gift for a wife or girlfriend, for Mum, for Valentine’s Day or an anniversary. Engrave your names, or the date you met.

See the amber heart keychain in two designs: Valentine and romantic.

The Teddy Bear – A Hug to Carry

Soft, sweet and impossible not to smile at. The amber teddy bear keyring suits a daughter, a girlfriend, a best friend or anyone who is far from home.

The Owl – Wisdom and Good Judgement

Since ancient Greece the owl has stood for wisdom. An amber owl keychain is the natural gift for a student, a teacher or a graduate, and for the person whose advice you always ask.

Choose from two amber owl designs, wise bird and wisdom, or the large amber owl keyring, cut from a single piece of amber weighing about 4 grams.

The Turtle – Luck and a Steady Journey

The turtle stands for long life, patience and good luck. It also carries its home on its back, so an amber turtle keyring is a thoughtful gift for someone moving house or moving abroad.

The Ship Wheel and the Anchor – For Those Who Love the Sea

The ship wheel stands for finding your direction. The anchor stands for hope and staying steady in a storm. Both make a fine gift for a sailor, a dad who loves boats, or someone starting a new chapter: retirement, a new job, a big move.

See the amber ship wheel keyring and the amber anchor keychain.

Star Signs – One for Every Birthday

All twelve signs of the zodiac, each with genuine Baltic amber. A star sign keychain shows you know when their birthday is, which already makes it personal. See all star sign keyrings, or read our guide to zodiac amber keyrings.

What to Engrave

Every amber keyring in this guide can be engraved on the metal tag: up to 16 characters per line and 2 lines per side. A name, a date, “Love you”, “Good luck” or “Class of 2026” all fit.

How to Look After Amber

Amber is softer than it looks, so a little care keeps it glowing.

• Keep it away from perfume, hairspray and cleaning products.
• Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. No hot water, no soap.
• Do not leave it on a hot dashboard or a radiator.

Find Your Amber Keyring

Every AuPra keychain is handmade, comes in a gift pouch and is sent with free UK delivery. Browse all Baltic amber keyrings.

Owls and turtles are also traditional lucky symbols. Read our guide to good luck symbols and what they mean.