Posted on July 14 2017
You can cut, saw, and drill pieces of amber. The gemstone can also be sanded and filed, as well as carved.
Raw amber is relatively soft due to the fact that it’s made of fossilized resin and is not a mineral. However, Amber can easily be polished and manipulated due to this fact.
If you wish to saw it, it’s best to do so using a circular saw. The gem must be fed into the saw gently and firmly. If you would like to polish it by hand, you can use a fine-toothed saw. However, this method is m...
Many people are unaware of the incredible influence that succinic acid has on our bodies. It is involved in several chemical processes, which are mostly related to our metabolism. An ancient remedy that has been used for thousands of years, the highest quantity of succinic acid is found in Baltic Amber, which is found in the Baltic States.
Nature has given humankind many solutions to remedy various medical conditions. With an increase in pharmaceutical use and an ever-increasing list of harm...
Posted on July 12 2017
As it is with the world, humans always find new ways to try to copy nature. Amber was discovered during the early 18th century when a group of scientists found a way to synthesize it. Natural materials were made into less valuable copies and slowly brought into the market. These pieces were used as jewelry and, naturally, their price was high.
Nowadays fake Baltic amber has flooded the market, and most people do not even realize it. People intend to purchase these amber pieces and think of th...
Posted on July 03 2017
In this post, you’ll find the most vital Baltic amber teething necklace information that can help you better understand how the necklace can greatly benefit your child.
What is a Baltic amber teething necklace?
This accessory is considered a big deal in the natural parenting community. Mothers who have brought it for their children claim that their kids instantly become calmer and less fussy. They also experience little to no teething discomfort when they wear it. Now, you may ask, what’s i...
Posted on June 10 2017
Amber is fossilized resin. Initially, people thought that amber was produced by Pinites succinefer, which was a specific genus of trees native to the Baltic region. In the 1980s, scientists insisted that the substance came from several different species of trees. However, the most recent bout of research concludes that the resin actually came from Sciadopityaceae, a conifer that is also referred to as a “living fossil.”
AAmong the many gemstones around the world, the Baltic amber is the most...
Posted on June 08 2017
Both adults and children have worn amber necklaces for centuries. While many still believe that the substance is a mineral or a crystal in actuality Amber is hardened resin, which dropped from the trunks of now-extinct conifers millions of years ago and solidified over time. The gem has been used by humans for roughly 35,000 years, as it was first seen washed up on the shores of land surrounding the Baltic Seas.
The material was then transported to other parts of Europe via the “Amber Road,...
Posted on June 07 2017
When it comes to taking care of ourselves, we can all agree that the more natural the method is, the better it is for our overall health and well-being. Our body is designed to try to heal itself naturally. Therefore, if we neglect our body’s needs by doing potentially harmful things to it, such as eating the wrong foods or not getting enough sleep, we become more prone to illness.
As we recognize the harmful effects of taking synthetic medications and the benefits of following a natural life...
Posted on May 23 2017
The Amber Road
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The amber trade route isn't as well known as the Silk Road, but it’s just as important. It’s presumed that the trading of this gem began in the New Stone Age. First obtained in the centers of Jutland and Baltic Coast, it spread to Europe and Egypt. Amber traders collected the stone from the Baltic Coast, and the stone was moved from this coast to Southern Europe.
The first route was from the east near the Danube River to the Black Sea. Traders in these areas transported amber to the ancient ...
Posted on May 18 2017
Amber’s coloring and other-worldly quality often have people questioning where the stone is derived from and whether or not it should be categorized as a crystal, a mineral, or a fossilized rock. The truth of the matter is that the stone has very interesting origins that can be traced back centuries. While most vendors who sell amber gemstones choose to focus on its known healing properties, the stone itself has a far more interesting story.
What is Amber?
The short answer is that amber is a ...
Posted on May 04 2017
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