 | | AMBER | Amber is one of the few gemstones of organic, rather than mineral, origin. Essentially, amber is a fossilized resin from prehistoric evergreens or other now-extinct species of resin-producing trees which flourished in large forests as far back as 50 million years ago. Amber retains basically the same organic substances present in the original resin exuded from the prehistoric trees. Extreme conditions, such as pressure by the glacial coverings, severe climatic changes and submersion of the resin under salt water, took place over millions of years, causing the process of oxidation. During the lengthy time underground, molecules were forced to polymerize, that is, to rearrange themselves. This caused a metamorphosis from a tacky resin to a solid, forming a compound with greater stability and hardness than the original substance. Most amber found today was formed during the Tertiary Age, about 30-50 million years ago. The trees from where the Baltic amber originates, were growing in a subtropical climate in what today is northern Europe. Different kinds of amber are found throughout the world with a variety of colors including milky white, yellow, brown, red, black, blue and green. The most common being the milky and the honey-colored. In its natural, rough state, amber appears quite common and unattractive, covered with a crust of oxidized resin. | | Amber Pendants are designed and made by Charlie Henry at the Center. Each unique, one-of-a-kind pendant sculpture comes with a golden style chain. They are gift boxed with a description card (see below) | 
Picture is representative. Your unique piece will depend on type and gram weight. | 
Baltic Amber is "old amber" and comes from Europe. It is usually darker than Columbian. Pendants are sold in gram weights of | 
Columbian Amber, also known as Copal, comes from South America and is considered "young amber". Pendants are sold in gram weights of | | Baltic Amber
The Golden Gem of the Ages Your Baltic amber pendant is an organic gemstone, succinite, composed of fossilized tree resin 30-50 million years old and collected from the Baltic Sea. Over 2500 years ago it was discovered that when amber was rubbed against cloth, sparks were produced. This energy force was given the name “electricity” after the Greek word for amber, elektron. When worn, amber is said to be able to draw out negative energy and transform it into positive energy for healing and well being. | Columbian Amber (Copal)
The Golden Gem of the Ages Your Columbian amber pendant is an organic gemstone, copal, composed of fossilized tree resin, known as “young amber”, from Columbia, South America. Over 2500 years ago it was discovered that when amber was rubbed against cloth, sparks were produced. This energy force was given the name “electricity” after the Greek word for amber, elektron. When worn, amber is said to be able to draw out negative energy and transform it into positive energy for healing and well being. | |
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