|
Amber, fossilized tree resin millions of years old, is a time capsule containing souvenirs from the early history of life on our planet earth. Ancient beads and carvings testify to the beauty prehistoric man found in this organic gem that glows like honey or drops of sun. You will find that its warm shades complement the earth tones in your wardrobe. AMber also looks stunning paired with blues, greens, and grays.
Today, the two main sources of amber on market are the Baltic states and Dominican Republic. Amber from the Baltic is older and more valuable but amber from Dominican Republic is more likely to have insect inclusions, which are prized by collectors.
The largest mine in the Baltic region is in Russia, west of Kaliningrad. Baltic amber is found in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Russia, and Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), Lebanon, Sicily, Mexico, Romania, Germany, and Canada.
|
|
