MYSTERIES OF AMBER

I’ve collected and loved Amber jewelry for many years.  One of the reasons is that I love vintage jewelry and history and natural amber holds many secrets from the past. Amber's height of popularity was during the 50's and 60's and continues to have a following among collectors.  Fossilized amber might contain insects, feathers or flowers.  Some amber gems are millions of years old and seems to hold time preserving its captors. 


 Amber jewelry is often set in sterling silver with marcasites or gold wash pieces. Amber is among the most prized gems of jewelry wearers. Each gem is a "one of a kind" formation selected for its wide varieties of colors ranging from rich golden butterscoth to pale yellow, green and even black. 

Entire organisms may become trapped and preserved in amber, natural asphalt, or peat. Amber is the fossilized remaining part of tree resin. When resin first flows from the tree, it is very thick and sticky, so as it runs down the trunk, it may trap insects, spiders, and occasionally larger animals such as lizards. These organisms can be preserved for millions of years with details of their soft tissue, such as muscles and hair-like bristles, still intact.

Amber jewelry is definitely an unique preference also as it has a few fascinating attributes. For one, amber actually contains a gorgeous scent to it, that you will be able to uncover by rubbing it on a piece of fabric. As an additional advantage amber really contains a compound that is regarded because of its therapeutic properties. The gemstone isn't in reality a stone. but a resin that can come to be soft and malleable when warmed up and which can be chiseled really simply by jewelry artisans into marvelous shapes creating unique pieces jewelry.

In some countries Amber jewelry is often utilized as magical amulets which shield from bad luck. It is also thought that amber jewelry can heal illnesses from sore throats to anxiety but here in the United States it is purchased and worn for its rich variety colors of golden amber. To check if an amber gem is true you can rub the gem using a cloth and smell it.  There should be a sent of pine if it is authentic natural resin.  Imitation amber has similar properties and richness of color and charm of true amber is worthy of owning .

Cleaning amber jewelry requires warm water only and a clean soft cloth in order not to scratch its surface.  Never apply detergent or harsh cleaning soap because it could easily destroy the amber structure and its color.  High temperatures or extreme cold might also cause some deterioration.  When storing amber jewelry is is best to keep it in a felt or cloth bag to protect it from dirt and being scratched preserving its beauty for another million years.

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