Baltic Amber... |
It is very common to find pieces of plants and insects, trapped in amber making it extremely valuable to both collectors and the scientists. Amber is unique because it is able to preserve the organic tissues in it. A Baltic amber amulet has even been found in Egyptian tombs.  The largest amber deposits are off the shores of the Baltic Sea. The largest amber deposits are off the shores of the Baltic Sea. The largest amber deposits are off the shores of the Baltic Sea. The green color is a result of plant interaction with the resin.Cloudy amber comes in many colors. Amber is fossilized resin of ancient trees that grew in amber forests. The largest amber deposits are off the shores of the Baltic Sea. Around 600 B.C., it was discovered that if an amber stone was rugged vigorously, it became electrically charged. The downfall to amber is like anything organic it does not last forever. Taking proper care of your amber will result in enjoyment for many years, sometimes thousands of years as seen with the recovery of jewels from the past. Amber is a beautiful gift from mother nature. Through various physical and chemical changes the resin becomes Amber.From the 16th century into the 18th century item made from amber included jewelry, dishes, buttons, pipe mouth pieces, chess sets and a host of other fine products. The majority of Baltic amber comes from a 400-square-mile area - the Samland Peninsula, now known as the Kaliningrad region. 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. It is very common to find pieces of plants and insects, trapped in amber making it extremely valuable to both collectors and the scientists. 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. Baltic amber is the oldest geological specimen to be used in jewelry.Up until the 19th century amber was retrieved manually from the sea. A Baltic amber amulet has even been found in Egyptian tombs . A Baltic amber amulet has even been found in Egyptian tombs. Amber, the gem of a stone that's not really a gemstone at all, is actually fossilized pine sap. Transparent tones range from pale to dark yellow, to yellow light brown. The downfall to amber is like anything organic it does not last forever. Since then millions of pounds of Baltic amber have been mined.. 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. People have collected, traded, carved, and coveted amber for more than 10,000 years. |