Why Amber Jewelry Makes the Perfect Gift
Choosing the perfect gift can sometimes be difficult, especially if you're giving it to someone who holds an exceptional place in your heart. Do you know why? Because apart from your desire to impress them and the fear of disappointing them, you most definitely want to see and make them feel happy.
However, if you're looking for a gift that is both beautiful and has a rich history, Baltic Amber Jewelry may be just what you're looking for.
Amber jewelry is always luxurious. As each piece of Baltic Amber is unique, jewelry made out of Amber has its own special character. Because of its unique properties, Amber has been adorned and studied relentlessly for centuries. It has been widely used for a variety of reasons including Jewelry.
Amber has been used in jewelry since at least 11,000 BCE. It was polished and carved to make jewelry according to ancient archeological sites in England.
Instead of wearing the precious gem, women in Rome rubbed it in their hands such as someone might use a 'worry stone' today. They believed that the continual contact with Amber would promote a youthful appearance in their looks.
Amber jewelry is a beautiful addition to any outfit. The gemstone's unique color lends itself to just about any style. But where does amber come from?
WHAT IS BALTIC AMBER?
One of the biggest misconceptions of Baltic Amber is that it is a stone, or a gemstone - but it is not. Amber is a fossilized tree resin dating back around 40-60 million years ago, from the Eocene era. The origin trees that oozed Amber resin are long extinct, leaving behind a history of organic and natural beauty for us to treasure.
Amber tells a story about our environment and the ancient civilizations who coveted it. Have you ever seen a fly sealed in Amber? It could have been buzzing around dinosaurs millions of years ago.
Up until today there are more than 250 different shades and 7 main Colors of Amber identified. They vary from yellow to orange and even white and green and blue colors.
Using Amber for Health and Healing
The history of Baltic Amber is fascinating and spans thousands of years. It was first discovered by ancient civilizations and was used as a form of currency and as an amulet for protection against evil spirits. The ancient Greeks and Romans also valued Baltic Amber for its beauty and believed that it had healing properties.
In modern times, many people use Amber as an alternative to modern medicine. Many use Amber to stimulate metabolism which can help towards any metabolic issues.
Amber is also used to relieve headaches, and even ease the pain of patients with arthritis and who have ligament and joint pain too. One of the most significant benefits of Amber is its ability to reduce inflammation and pain. It contains Succinic Acid, which is a natural anti-inflammatory agent that can help alleviate pain and discomfort. Baltic Amber is commonly used to soothe teething children and can also be used to relieve joint pain and headaches. Nobel prize winner Robert Koch, (1886), the pioneer of modern bacteriology, proved that Succinic Acid has a very positive influence on the human body. Learn more about Amber Healing Properties Uses and Benefits.
Using Amber for Love and Relationships
The spiritual properties of the Amber bring a clear and vivid connection to the light. It uses it's warm and nurturing energy, connected to the sun's solar energy to bring a sense of warmth, health, and well-being into your life.
Using this energy, you can develop more patience and understanding in your love life. The stone can help you not lose your temper as easily. The gem can also avoid anger by infusing you with the energy of the Amber stone.
A lot of the positive influence brought on by Amber works towards keeping you calmer and more tolerant. If you find yourself being particularly childish or immature, then the energies of the stone can help you to purge the way you act.
Astrology
Amber is classified as a gemstone for several different signs of the Zodiac for its strength and energy.
It is the birthstone for the astrological sign of Cancer because it's been thought to reflect the energy of the sunniest and warmest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere where it is found. Cancer falls from June 21 (the summer solstice) until July 22.
You might also see it listed as a birthstone for the astrological sign of Taurus. It fits and aligns with this sign appropriately for the nature lover in the scope of its own earthy origins.
The orange-gold colors in Amber are supposed to stabilize higher energies in the physical body and therefore influence Taurus' by calming them and offering protection and balance.
Is Amber Jewelry Valuable?
Baltic Amber is the highest quality Amber in the world, with more than 250 different natural shades available on the market. Like all gemstones, Amber is valued by its color, clarity, and the size of the nugget, with a higher value placed on transparent nuggets that have insect or plant inclusions, and for the more desired colors within the natural Amber color range. Larger Baltic Amber pieces are rare, so prices go up. Learn more about Value of Amber Jewelry.
COLOR
Generally, rich yellow is the most desired and valuable Amber, though relatively rare deep cherry red Amber also commands high prices. Green nuggets are rare and can be more costly.
CLARITY
Clear Amber of any color is more valued than pieces that appear cloudy or opaque.
INCLUSIONS
Baltic Amber sometimes contains other once-living plants, Insects or animals within it. Due to the rarity, pieces having inclusions are more valuable.
BEWARE OF FAKES
Nowadays, there are many manufacturers who try to improve what Mother Nature has created. They try to make things bigger and better. But those pieces have almost nothing in common with genuine Baltic Amber. Learn from experts How to Identify Amber from Imitations or Fakes.
It is indeed a challenge at times to look for the perfect gift. However, if you want to give something unique and luxurious Amber Jewelry may be just what you're looking for.
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About The Author
As a small business, both in our town and in the world, we are extremely focused on every customer. Quality is our #1 priority so that everyone who buys from us has a very successful and personal experience. We are working with natural genuine Baltic Amber and our craft is something we infuse in every sale we make. We want our customers to know how very important they are to us and that we care about every aspect of what we do. Amber is very personal to us. It's the treasure of our country. And it's the most powerful homeopathic remedy that we can give to each and every person who reaches out to us.
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