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How much do you know about amber? Take our amber quiz:
1. How old is amber?
1. a. 20,000 yrs
2. b. 500,000 yrs
3. c. 5 million yrs
4. d. 40 million years
2. Amber is a:
1. a. plastic
2. b. resin
3. c. precious stone
4. d. soft glass
3. The scientific name for Baltic amber is:
1. a. balicite
2. b. conifite
3. c. succinite
4. d. resilite
4. Amber is also knows as:
1. a. Baltic gold
2. b. sun stone
3. c. hardened honey
4. d. all of the above
5. What is the amber route?
1. a. road made of amber
2. b. path of the amber trade
3. c. the groove resin travels down the tree trunk
4. d. journey amber takes through the refining process
6. Where is the amber room?
1. a. Poland
2. b. Russia
3. c. Lithuania
4. d. Mexico
7. What does IAA stand for?
1. a. International amber association
2. b. Institute for amber analysis
8. Where is most amber found?
1. a. China
2. b. The Mediterranean
3. c. The Baltic
4. d. Australia
9. What is the Polish word for amber?
1. a. kamien
2. b. bursztyn
3. c. kwiatek
4. d. aniol
10. When was amber first used for jewelry?
1. a. 1,000 yrs ago
2. b. 5,000 yrs. Ago
3. c. 13,000 yrs ago
4. d. 50,000 yrs ago

Answers posted here.

In the cool days of fall and the coming winter, brighten your wardrobe with a truly unique gem from our Special Collection. The Baltic amber pieces in this collection are exceptional displays of the versatility of this living gemstone. They are like art, something for all to experience in a different way.

The Sparkling Gem piece featured above is like a rare jewel. The uniqueness and beauty of this piece is why we love amber in all of its versatility. Every piece contains 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.