Baltic Amber... |
During the Middle Ages, amber prayer beads were exported. The downfall to amber is like anything organic it does not last forever. Baltic amber is known to have the longest life expectancy. It is very common to find pieces of plants and insects, trapped in amber making it extremely valuable to both collectors and the scientists.  And although it not an official "birthstone a designation reserved for actual gemstones amber is often presented to those born under the sign of Taurus. Amber is found in Myanmar home to the largest piece of transparent amber in the world (33,5 pounds and 40-50 million years old), as well as Lebanon, Sicily, Mexico, Romania, Germany, and Canad. People have collected, traded, carved, and coveted amber for more than 10,000 years. A Baltic amber amulet has even been found in Egyptian tombs . The green color is a result of plant interaction with the resin.During the latter part of the 19th century operations became much more sophisticated as they began dredging and mining for amber. While green is a more valuable color of amber than brown, the best quality of amber remains clear, transparent, and flawless. Slightly softer than Baltic amber, Dominican amber is prized for its coloration, including yellow and deep red, as well as the distinctive (and rare) blue and smoky green hues that come exclusively from that area. The ancient name for amber was "electron" the root word of electricity. The green color is a result of plant interaction with the resin. It may be transparent or clouded. Since then millions of pounds of Baltic amber have been mined.. Baltic amber is known to have the longest life expectancy.Cloudy amber comes in many colors. Amber is fossilized resin of ancient trees that grew in amber forests. It is very common to find pieces of plants and insects, trapped in amber making it extremely valuable to both collectors and the scientists. Believed to carry a negative electrical energy charge, amber was used to draw power and energy into its bearer. In addition to its ability to attract energy and power, amber was believed to aid the intellect. The cheery yellow stone is believed to lighten the burdens of life. Healers say that amber activates our altruistic nature and helps us realize the full power of our spiritual intellect. Amber is a beautiful gift from mother nature. Amber was also very popular in ancient Rome during the reign of Neron when: jewelry, ornaments, amulets, and even dice were made from amber. Cloudy amber comes in many colors. Amber is fossilized resin of ancient trees that grew in amber forests.Today, the whole world enjoys amber minded from the Baltic region, where the largest mine is in Russia, west of Kaliningrad. Baltic amber may also be found in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Russia. A Baltic amber amulet has even been found in Egyptian tombs . A beautiful and fascinating gem! Amber is found in various parts of the world. A Baltic amber amulet has even been found in Egyptian tombs . Today, the whole world enjoys amber minded from the Baltic region, where the largest mine is in Russia, west of Kaliningrad. Baltic amber may also be found in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Russia. Baltic Amber is the most sought after and valuable for making amber jewelry. Baltic Amber has been used for decorative items since prehistoric times. A small town in the Kaliningrad region has the worlds largest amber mine. Amber has a special beauty in its ability for each piece to be truly original in nature and content. Since then millions of pounds of Baltic amber have been mined.. Baltic amber has even washed up on the shores of the Baltic Sea in Denmark, Norway, and England. |
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