What is Amber?

Amber is a fossil. Actually is the result of fossilized tree resin. Over an immens period of time, the resin from the ancient forests has gone through a number of changes creating an exceptional gem with extraordinary properties. Amber has been appreciated for its color and natural beauty and is used for the manufacture of ornamental objects and jewelry.

How precious is this gem?

There are five classes of amber, defined on the basis of their chemical constituents. Even if amber occurs in a variety of colors, the most abundant type ranges from pale yellow to deep orange and brown, but when you think of amber you think of honey color. There are also unusual colors of this gem such as red amber (the “cherry amber”), green amber, and even blue amber, which is rare and up-to-the-minute. The most expensive gem is transparent, and is more appreciated than the very common cloudy amber and opaque amber.

Amber is always in fashion. Being a valuable gem it preserves its beauty and value over time. It can be worn at parties, cocktails or other events and is proper to wear in all seasons. The key is to determine the cut of the amber jewelry pieces you want and considering the large pieces available on the market you must find a suiting cut. While amber is generally cabochon cut, it is also available in various different shapes and styles of beading, in amber chips and even in inlay. (more…)