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By Sher
Matsen
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.
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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!
Sher from Estate Jewelry International has been serving
customers for over 20 years http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/
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