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Gal?
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Amber - A beautiful
addition to your color charts
by: Sher Matsen
Amber is In!!!
So what is amber really all about? The
following report includes some fascinating information about
amber--info you can use, not just the old stuff they used to
tell you.
Amber is a beautiful gift from mother
nature. It comes in many different colors - yellow, orange,
red, white, brown, green, blue and almost black. It may be
transparent or clouded. Transparent tones range from pale to
dark yellow, to yellow light brown. Cloudy amber comes in
many colors.
Amber is fossilized resin of ancient
trees that grew in amber forests. Through
various physical and chemical changes the resin becomes
Amber.
Amber is unique because it is able to
preserve the organic tissues in it. It is very common to
find pieces of plants and insects, trapped in amber making
it extremely valuable to both collectors and the scientists.
A beautiful and fascinating gem!
Amber is found in various parts of the
world. The largest amber deposits are off the shores of the
Baltic Sea. Baltic Amber is the most sought after and
valuable for making amber jewelry.
Baltic Amber has been used for
decorative items since prehistoric times. A Baltic amber
amulet has even been found in Egyptian tombs .
Amber was also very popular in ancient
Rome during the reign of Neron when: jewelry, ornaments,
amulets, and even dice were made from amber.
During the Middle Ages, amber prayer
beads were exported. From the 16th century into the 18th
century item made from amber included jewelry, dishes,
buttons, pipe mouth pieces, chess sets and a host of other
fine products.
he majority of Baltic amber comes from
a 400-square-mile area - the Samland Peninsula, now known as
the Kaliningrad region.
The Kaliningrad amber mine supplies
99% of the Baltic amber. Up until the 19th century amber was
retrieved manually from the sea. During the latter part of
the 19th century operations became much more sophisticated
as they began dredging and mining for amber. Since then
millions of pounds of Baltic amber have been mined..
A small town in the Kaliningrad region
has the worlds largest amber mine.
Now that we've covered those aspects
of amber, let's turn to some of the other factors that need
to be considered.
Amber has a special beauty in its
ability for each piece to be truly original in nature and
content. The downfall to amber is like anything organic it
does not last forever. Baltic amber is known to have the
longest life expectancy.
Taking proper care of your amber will
result in enjoyment for many years, sometimes thousands of
years as seen with the recovery of jewels from the
past.
Some important tips for caring for
your amber:
- Never store amber where it may
rub against hard surfaces such as metal or other
jewelry.
- Do not expose amber to harsh
chemicals such as soap, jewelry cleaners, perfumes, hair
products.
- Do not expose amber to direct
sunshine or heat.
- To clean your amber wash in
lukewarm water. Use a soft cloth to wash and dry. To
restore the shine polish with pure olive
oil.
- Treat your amber like any fine
gem
Wear amber with pride, add it to your
jewelry wardrobe and be sure to make your fashion statement!
Now you can be a confident expert on
amber. OK, maybe not an expert. But you should have
something to bring to the table next time you join a
discussion on amber.
About The Author
Sher from Estate Jewelry International has been serving
customers for over 20 years, providing fashion, jewelry,and
wedding help. Please visit us at http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/
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Disclaimer:
Although we have made every effort to provide solid and
accurate information in this advice about amber and favorite
colors Bob Pardue Photography accepts no responsibility or
does not insure or imply any degree of success in making a
fashion statement by reading this material or by wearing
amber. Degrees of success in how a person looks is a variety
of factors dependent upon the attitudes, attributes and
creativity of each individual young woman. Please thoroughly
check out any information you find on this site and always
remember the safety rules. Now you can make your fashion
statement with amber.
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