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Are
You An Amber Gal?
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by: Sher
Matsen
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Amber
is a beautiful gift from mother nature. It comes
in many different colors - yellow, orange, red,
white, brown, green, blue and almost black. It may
be transparent or clouded. Transparent tones range
from pale to dark yellow, to yellow light brown.
Cloudy amber comes in many colors.
Amber is fossilized resin of ancient trees that
grew in “amber forests”. Through various
physical and chemical changes the resin becomes
Amber. Amber is unique because it is able to
preserve the organic tissues in it. It is very
common to find pieces of plants and insects,
trapped in amber making it extremely valuable to
both collectors and the scientists. A beautiful
and fascinating gem!
Amber is found in various parts of the world. The
largest amber deposits are off the shores of the
Baltic Sea. 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 Baltic amber amulet has
even been found in Egyptian tombs . 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. The Kaliningrad
amber mine supplies 99% of the Baltic amber. Up
until the 19th century amber was retrieved
manually from the sea. During the latter part of
the 19th century operations became much more
sophisticated as they began dredging and mining
for amber. Since then millions of pounds of Baltic
amber have been mined.. A small town in the
Kaliningrad region has the world’s largest amber
mine.
Amber has a special beauty in its ability for each
piece to be truly original in nature and content.
The downfall to amber is like anything organic it
does not last forever. Baltic amber is known to
have the longest life expectancy. 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.
Some important tips for caring for your amber:
* Never store amber where it may rub against hard
surfaces such as metal or other jewelry.
* Do not expose amber to harsh chemicals such as
soap, jewelry cleaners, perfumes, hair products.
* Do not expose amber to direct sunshine or heat.
* To clean your amber wash in lukewarm water. Use
a soft cloth to wash and dry. To restore the shine
polish with pure olive oil.
* Treat your amber like any fine gem
Where amber with pride, add it to your jewelry
wardrobe and be sure to make your fashion
statement!
About the author:
Sher from Estate Jewelry International has been
serving customers for over 20 years, providing
fashion, jewelry,and wedding help. Please visit us
at http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/
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