How much does one amber stone cost?

Baltic amber is a mineral formed from the resin of ancient trees, now no longer existing species. The Arabs called this stone “Garn” because they thought it was hardened dew.

What is Baltic amber?

• It is warm to the touch and warms up surprisingly quickly in your hands;
• When heated, it emits a very pleasant pine scent;
• It’s light;
• Floats in salt water;
• During the friction process it will have a negative electrical charge;
• Very easy to process;
• Changes shade, depending on the light, may darken or become completely opaque;
• Considered to be quite fragile;

Healing properties of Baltic amber

Amber is a gem born from a tree.

For more than 100 years, humanity has been discovering new healing properties of this unique stone. Modern scientific research has already proven the validity of the most ancient techniques for curing various diseases with amber.

The main active element of the stone, as mentioned earlier, is succinic acid. The largest amount of it is in the outer layer of the stone, the so-called “crust”; it is for this reason that products made from unprocessed amber can have the maximum healing effect.

The salts present in the stone are the best natural biostimulants. Their positive influence is not limited to just one system or a specific organ of the human body, affecting it as a whole, affecting the muscular, nervous and musculoskeletal system, helps with increased fatigue and frequent stress, with chronic depression, toxicosis in pregnant women and various inflammations. Amber stabilizes the functioning of the kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular system. But its main healing property is considered to be its anti-inflammatory effect. Amber helps relieve pain from rheumatism, relieves spasms from asthma and other respiratory diseases.

How to determine the value of Baltic amber?

The value of Baltic amber is mostly determined by its shade and age – the depth of its occurrence. Purity also plays an important role in assessing the quality of raw materials. The quality of stone processing, which is carried out to increase the attractiveness of the appearance of amber, also increases its cost per 1 gram of the finished product.

• Stone color
  The most common shade is light yellowish to medium dark yellowish (often called honey). There are also dark colors, they contain more brown and red shades, and there are products that are pure white and also opaque. Baltic amber with a bluish or greenish tint also exists, but is rare. The most valuable shades are honey, cherry and cognac.
• Purity of the stone
  The stone can be either transparent or completely opaque – matte royal amber. Royal white amber is more valuable, but there are exceptions. For example, jewelry with insects or plants frozen inside amber can cost much more (if the stone is not fake, as is often the case).
• Improvements made to the stone Mechanical processing of Baltic amber is very common, which is aimed at changing its appearance, adding shine and “exposing” the natural structure of the stone. These procedures ennoble the stone, making jewelry made from it more valuable and expensive.
• There are two types of stone: ornamental и souvenir. The former is used to make various jewelry: pendants in gold and silver, necklaces, large pendants on cords, cabochons for rings and earrings, balls for beads and bracelets and much more. Souvenir stones are used to make amber crafts, souvenirs, carved figurines, desktop business souvenirs for executives and medicinal products – phyto-bags or a piece of natural solar gem as an ionizer for the home and office.

How to distinguish fake amber?

Fakes are most often created from copal, which is also tree resin, but not so old as to become real amber. Glass and plastic are also used to make imitations, and sometimes the fake is of such quality that it is very difficult to detect.

The easiest test to identify a fake is to set fire to part of it (for example, touching a hot needle). If the characteristic pine aroma does not appear, then this is an imitation. But this method damages the stone, and this testing is not at all practical. It is best to have your amber checked by professionals or purchased through a trusted manufacturer who can provide a certificate of authenticity for natural amber and has real customer reviews.

To reduce the likelihood of purchasing a fake, it is important to understand that real Baltic amber will not cost too much.

How to care for Baltic amber jewelry?

In order for the sunstone to remain in its original form for a long time, it is worth studying the rules of caring for it.
To maintain its shine, amber must be cleaned quite often. For cleaning, do not use ultrasonic devices or steam cleaners, as well as chemical reagents. They can damage the amber gloss. Warm, clean water and soap with a minimal amount of alkali are enough. Immerse the amber jewelry in the soapy solution and use your fingers to remove dust and dirt. Then dry the stone with a soft natural cloth. And to polish amber to a shine, you can use a drop of olive oil and also a soft cloth. Before you put your jewelry in the box, it is very important to clean it.

How to wear amber correctly?

• Do not leave the gem exposed to direct sun.
• Avoid very high or low temperatures – sub-zero or too hot temperatures can damage the stone.
• Use perfume and hair fixing products before putting on jewelry. If they get on amber, it may lose its original shine irrevocably.
• Avoid cooking or cleaning with gem jewelry, as chemicals can easily destroy it.

Fashionable products made from Baltic gems

Amber – has long since left grandma’s boxes and has become a trend in recent years, according to all fashionable modern designers. American, Japanese and Chinese jewelers have long begun experimenting with amber products.

In 2019, 5 jewelry houses presented their amber collections. Honey, red, cherry and other shades of amber, which play in the light of the sun and emphasize the impeccable harmony and laconic appearance of the products.

The modern trend is the use of earrings, bracelets and pendants, which will look great with both jeans and a formal blouse, and will suit flowing dresses and trouser suits.

Eco-minimalism in amber products is also popular nowadays; it is characterized by a natural cut, natural transparency, original shape and raw texture Baltic gem. The amber will decide exactly what the ring or necklace will be, and the jeweler will only convey its unique story. These jewelry are suitable for people with a creative mind and strong charisma. And in combination with a strict dress code, jewelry will become an accent indicating the individuality of its owner.

Since amber is considered the most malleable stone for processing, it provides very wide scope for artistic creativity. In addition to jewelry, various souvenirs are made from this gem: carvings and figures, dishes and paintings, as well as interior items. Such products will always be relevant, since amber is the warmest stone on earth, and it easily conveys the pristine natural beauty of trees.

The original jewelry is fully consistent with modern fashion and the concepts of a careful and reverent attitude towards Mother Nature.

Astrological compatibility of zodiac signs with amber

• a lion – this is the most ideal match for amber. For this sign it can become a real talisman against evil, as well as charge with positivity and bring good luck in all endeavors.
• Arieswill have the opportunity to weaken their negative aspects of character and strengthen their positive ones.
• Sagittarius amber will bring harmony in family relationships and tranquility.
• Gemini и scales will give confidence in their abilities and balance the contradictions that accompany them in making important decisions.
• PiscesThose who use amber will receive an additional trump card in the form of jewelry when communicating with the opposite sex.
• The rest of the zodiac signs can also draw ancient strength and unique natural warmth from the solar gem.

Perhaps there is no more versatile and universal mineral in the world, which for centuries has inspired craftsmen to create masterpieces. Today, this stone lifts the veil of a distant world, when nature, and not man, reigned on the planet.

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August 29, 2018 Natural amber in Russia is mined mainly in Kaliningrad. The main sales market is St. Petersburg. It is in the Northern capital that there is the greatest demand for products made from this stone.

The market value per kilogram of amber varies. It is influenced by the purity of the material, the place of its extraction and the processing option. The stone itself is used to create jewelry, interior items, and is even used as a raw material to create succinic acid.

Features of the stone and its characteristics

Modern science has proven that the origin of amber goes back to the Tertiary period (65 million years ago). At that time, special coniferous plants grew that secreted resins that solidified on the ground and accumulated in the soil. Gradually, such deposits were carried away by rivers and the hardened pieces ended up in the ocean.

Mostly amber has light or dark brown shades. However, green, blue, white and red minerals are found in nature. Stones in which ancient insects are frozen are especially prized. They are considered the rarest and most expensive.

Regardless of the type and price, the main technical characteristics of the mineral include:

• material density from 1,05 to 1,3 g/cm³;
• the stone is conchoidal and viscous to fracture;
• hardness reaches 2,5 units;
• there is no cleavage.

Amber is quite fragile, so jewelry made from this stone should be treated with care.

How to determine the value of amber

The price of a mineral is influenced by a number of indicators:

• size, weight and age of the stone;
• the number of foreign inclusions and their nature;
• For jewelry, the geometry of the stone is important – the rounder, the more expensive;
• variety (there are more than 280 of them) and deposit.

The rarest and most expensive are blue stones mined in the Dominican Republic.

Cost of raw amber

To understand how to evaluate amber, it is worth considering many factors. One of them is the presence of processing. If you buy a piece of jewelry where the craftsman has already worked on the shape and shine of the stone, then its price will be higher.

Amber is considered a rather fragile material, so it is difficult to give it a perfectly smooth and even shape. For example, round beads made from such a stone are 2-3 times more expensive than unprocessed pieces strung on a thread.

The cost of natural unprocessed amber ranges from 50 to 200 rubles. per gram. The price may be higher if the stone is of a rare color, size, or contains a prehistoric insect or plant.

Cost of processed stone per 1 gram on the market

Processing the mineral is quite difficult due to its natural fragility. The size of one stone rarely reaches more than 10 mm in diameter. The average market price for 1 gram of processed material ranges from 120 to 200 rubles.

Interesting fact: beads produced during the existence of the USSR can be valued at several hundred thousand rubles. It was during this period that the largest and rarest mineral was mined.

You can sell amber profitably in China, where the demand for the mineral is growing every year. At the moment, the average market price of stone in this country ranges from 1 to 50 thousand rubles. per kilogram.

How to distinguish natural amber from a fake

The popularity of amber has provoked the appearance of a large number of fakes on the jewelry market. Experienced buyers know that you can only select and purchase amber products in specialized stores.

But if you decide to purchase a product secondhand or want to save money, remember a few simple ways to identify a fake:

• Dip the decoration into a glass of salted water. To do this, dilute 3 teaspoons of salt in regular warm water. If the product floats, you have a natural material in front of you, the specific gravity of which is less than the resulting solution.
• A drop of acetone can be used to check the naturalness of the material. There will be no marks left on a real stone.
• Natural stone does not scratch, but crumbles. Therefore, under strong mechanical stress, the product should crack and not be scratched.

In these simple ways you can easily determine the authenticity of the material at home. If you don’t want to doubt the quality, purchase jewelry in jewelry stores and workshops.