How much do you know about amber? Take our amber quiz:
- How old is amber?
- a. 20,000 yrs
- b. 500,000 yrs
- c. 5 million
yrs
- d. 40 million years
- Amber is a:
- a. plastic
- b. resin
- c. precious stone
- d.
soft glass
- The scientific name for Baltic amber is:
- a. balicite
- b. conifite
- c. succinite
- d.
resilite
- Amber is also knows as:
- a. Baltic gold
- b. sun stone
- c. hardened
honey
- d. all of the above
- What is the amber route?
- a. road made of amber
- b. path of the amber
trade
- c. the groove resin travels down the tree trunk
- d.
journey amber takes through the refining process
- Where is the amber room?
- a. Poland
- b. Russia
- c. Lithuania
- d.
Mexico
- What does IAA stand for?
- a. International amber association
- b. Institute for amber
analysis
- Where is most amber found?
- a. China
- b. The Mediterranean
- c. The
Baltic
- d. Australia
- What is the Polish word for amber?
- a. kamien
- b. bursztyn
- c. kwiatek
- d.
aniol
- When was amber first used for jewelry?
- a. 1,000 yrs ago
- b. 5,000 yrs. Ago
- c. 13,000 yrs
ago
- d. 50,000 yrs ago
Answers posted
here.
In the cold of winter, warm your wardrobe with a piece of amber jewelry from our Special Collection. The amber pieces in this collection are exceptional displays of the versatility of our living gemstone. We think of these pieces as art, something you would see displayed for all to enjoy.
The Birds in Sunset piece featured above is like a painting. The incredible display of oranges, yellows and darker hues seems to portray small black birds across a palette of colors created by the setting sun. The uniqueness and beauty of this piece is why we love amber and the beautiful jewelry that is created from it. You will always find a unique display of colors and inclusions. We can't help but be drawn to this stone and because of its versatility every person will be drawn to a different piece that reflects a bit of themselves. There is no doubt that the charisma of amber must stem from its history and origins. It carries with it a tale of our past.
The cloudy day pendant, another piece in our Special Collection, is featured below.
Whatever piece attracts you most, we hope you enjoy the beauty, warmth and significance of amber. Amber Jewelry is a meaningful and lasting gift for yourself or a friend. Of the other beautiful colors of amber, the milky and
butterscotch amber connote elegance and class, the green amber is
reminiscent of the mysteries and allure of the deep seas where amber
rested for many a years, and the classic cognac color exudes warmth and
comfort!
Amber is not only known for its beauty but for its healing qualities as
well. Since many believe amber holds within it the power of the sun, it
is considered a talisman of health, luck and protection. For more
information on this incredible gemstone, visit our Amber Pages.
All of our Baltic amber jewelry is imported from Poland and crafted by
gifted artisans and designers. Many of the designs are enveloped in or
embraced by smooth flowing silver but we also offer metal-free amber
jewelry for those who might be sensitive to metals. All of our jewelry
comes from amber craftsman who are certified by the International Amber
Association as dealers of authentic Baltic amber.