Amber

 

What is Amber? Amber is tree resin which has been fossilized into a stable state through the loss of volatile constituents and chemically changed after its burial in the ground. Amber can be found all over the world however most amber is found along the shores of the Baltic Sea in sands from 40 to 60 million years ago. There are five classes of amber which are determined by their chemical compositions. These Classes are called: amber, Baltic amber, fossil resin, succinite, and resinite.

 

The colours of Amber

Yellow and Brownish Amber

Yellow or Brown Amber is the most common type of amber and can be found all over the world. These colours of amber make up more than two-thirds of the amber found in the world.

Healing Properties of Yellow or Brown Amber:

Amber absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. Amber clears depression, stimulates the intellect and promotes self-confidence and creative self-expression. It encourages decision-making, spontaneity and brings wisdom, balance and patience.

How to Use:

Wear for prolonged periods, especially on the wrist or throat, or place as appropriate. If treating babies or children, it is beneficial for the mother to wear the stone first.

Black Amber

15% of the Amber found is Black. This amber is not pure fossilized tree resin but mixed with carbonized coal. When this Amber is held to the light it usually shines a different colour like dark red, blue or brown. Because of this the amber is not truly black and causes some people to contest that Black Amber doesn't even exist! With this Amber being so rare it is slightly more expensive to buy compared to the more common ambers, but there is less of a demand for it.

Healing Properties of Black Amber:

Black Amber has the same healing qualities of Yellow or Brown Amber but offers a more powerful vibration of protection that deflects and transmutes negativity. 

How to Use:

Wear for prolonged periods, especially on the wrist or throat, or place as appropriate. If treating babies or children, it is beneficial for the mother to wear the stone first.

Green Amber

2% of the Amber found is green and is a very popular pigment. Most Green Amber is found in the Dominican Republic. The more bold the colour the more expensive it is. The tint can be enhanced by treating the amber with heat which will make it become more transparent!

Healing Properties of Green Amber: 

Amber absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. Amber clears depression, stimulates the intellect and promotes self-confidence and creative self-expression. It encourages decision-making, spontaneity and brings wisdom, balance and patience.

How to Use:

Wear for prolonged periods, especially on the wrist or throat, or place as appropriate. If treating babies or children, it is beneficial for the mother to wear the stone first.

White Amber

White Amber is extremely rare and only accounts for 1-2% of the ambers found which means its only slightly more common than Red or Blue Amber. White amber is also called “Royal white” or Bony'' due to its unique texture. Unlike green amber white Amber is never treated and is kept pure and praised for its decorative swirls of grey, green, honey, blue or butterscotch hues. 

Healing Properties of White Amber:

Red Amber

One of the most rare Ambers is Red and only 1 in every 200 amber specimens are red. These specimens are extremely authentic and can be very deep in colour. Because of this Red Amber is extremely expensive 

Healing Properties of Red Amber

Red Amber will help you feel bright and open you up to the joys of living by healing all the stress in your mind and fill you with positive energy.

How to Use:

Wear for prolonged periods, especially on the wrist or throat, or place as appropriate. If treating babies or children, it is beneficial for the mother to wear the stone first.

Blue Amber

The rarest known Amber is Blue. Blue Amber was only recently discovered because it can only be seen under the right lighting conditions. Without the correct lighting it looks like every other piece of yellow-brown. The best light to see this rare colour is under a fluorescent light. This type of light brings out the colour and makes the fluorescents inside it react to the flight. This Amber is almost completely found in the Dominican Republic.

Healing Properties of Blue Amber: 

Blue Amber is full of energy, it calms and soothes while giving you vitality and energy to take action. 

How to Use:

Wear for prolonged periods, especially on the wrist or throat, or place as appropriate. If treating babies or children, it is beneficial for the mother to wear the stone first.