Baltic Amber... |
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. It was prescribed for memory loss, eccentric behavior, anxiety, and indecisiveness. Amber jewelry is said to help one be joyful and happy.  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. Amber, the gem of a stone that's not really a gemstone at all, is actually fossilized pine sap. Baltic amber is known to have the longest life expectancy. Through various physical and chemical changes the resin becomes Amber. Amber is unique because it is able to preserve the organic tissues in it.The downfall to amber is like anything organic it does not last forever. Baltic amber is known to have the longest life expectancy. 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. The downfall to amber is like anything organic it does not last forever. Through various physical and chemical changes the resin becomes Amber. Amber is unique because it is able to preserve the organic tissues in it. 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.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. 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. It was prescribed for memory loss, eccentric behavior, anxiety, and indecisiveness. Amber jewelry is said to help one be joyful and happy. A beautiful and fascinating gem! Amber is found in various parts of the world. 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. Amber, the gem of a stone that's not really a gemstone at all, is actually fossilized pine sap.The Kaliningrad amber mine supplies 99% of the Baltic amber. People have collected, traded, carved, and coveted amber for more than 10,000 years. Around 600 B.C., it was discovered that if an amber stone was rugged vigorously, it became electrically charged. Baltic amber is known to have the longest life expectancy. Baltic Amber is the most sought after and valuable for making amber jewelry. Baltic Amber has been used for decorative items since prehistoric times. Baltic Amber is the most sought after and valuable for making amber jewelry. Baltic Amber has been used for decorative items since prehistoric times. Amber was also very popular in ancient Rome during the reign of Neron when: jewelry, ornaments, amulets, and even dice were made from amber. During the Middle Ages, amber prayer beads were exported. 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. A Baltic amber amulet has even been found in Egyptian tombs. |