As you probably know, amber is a fossilized resin that isn't of mineral origin that's why it can't be called a gem stone. However, in spite of this issue might be no argument to stop people from wearing amber semi precious stones. Baltic Amber is here to provide our clients with amber stones, amber fossils and the variety of amber jewelry starting from pendants and ending with rings.

People have collected, traded, carved, and coveted amber stones for more than 10,000 years already. Yet despite our fascination with it, much about the history of amber remains a mystery. Amber semi precious stones are often presented to those born under the sign of Taurus (April 19-May 19) and can cost from $20 with silver jewelry, to $40,000 and more crafted in gold, platinum, etc. Amber stones and amber jewelry has become a common thing for all people nowadays, but for a long period of time only nobility could afford it. Because it was thought it had miraculous powers the pricing was very high.

The history of amber jewelry has begun approximately 10,000 years ago, when the first amber jewelry were crafted. Today, the whole world enjoys amber mined from the Baltic region and the Dominican Republic as well as from Russia, Germany, Poland, etc. In addition to classic brown and yellow amber, more valuable and rare gems are green, deep red, as well as the distinctive (and rare) blue and smoky amber stones. At Baltic Amber you will find top-notch quality amber stones that are clear, transparent and flawless, not to mention prehistoric organic matter captured in the stone.

Like almost any gem, amber semi precious stones have their specific meaning. The ancient name and meaning of amber was "electron", the root word of electricity. Around 600 B.C., it was discovered that if an amber stone was rugged vigorously, it became electrically charged. Believed to carry a negative electrical energy charge, amber stones were used to draw power and energy into their bearer. Another meaning of amber is that it is believed to be the source of joy and happiness; it lightens the burden of life, activates our altruistic nature and helps us to realize the full power of our spiritual intellect. In addition to its ability to attract energy and power, amber stones were believed to have curative properties.