AMBERAmber is nature's time capsule. This fossilised tree resin contains remnants of life on earth millions of years ago.
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Amber Description
Amber is an organic gem. Organic gems are the products of living or once-living organisms and biological processes. Amber formed tens of millions of years ago, when sap from ancient trees hardened and fossilised. These fossilised bits of once-living things were trapped in the hardening amber, creating a fascinating time capsule that scientists and collectors treasured.
Some types of amber are found in the ground. Other types have been freed and carried by tides, ending up on beaches or near-shore areas. The Baltic coast bordering Germany, Poland, and Russia is still an important source of amber and is sometimes called "gold of the North." Its warm buster is featured in beads, carvings, pendants, and cabochons, as well as decorative items like cups, bowls, snuff boxes, and umbrella handles.
Some types of amber are found in the ground. Other types have been freed and carried by tides, ending up on beaches or near-shore areas. The Baltic coast bordering Germany, Poland, and Russia is still an important source of amber and is sometimes called "gold of the North." Its warm buster is featured in beads, carvings, pendants, and cabochons, as well as decorative items like cups, bowls, snuff boxes, and umbrella handles.
AMBER INTERESTING FIND
Amber smells good when you rub it. Although an oil made from burned amber was used in scents in ancient times, it isn't used in perfume today. With inclusions like insects, lizards, leaves, flowers, and feathers, amber helps scientists study ancient ecosystems.
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