subject: All About Amber Jewellery [print this page] Amber has been used in jewelry making and jewelry design for many years. This is a lovely substance that comes in a variety of shades. Amber pendants are particularly lovely and have been a staple in jewelry making for thousands of years. In it's purest form, it is a fossilized tree resin, not a sap. It has been in use since the New Stone Age and has been used in medicines, folk magic, and jewelry and perfumes.
One thing about amber is that it is widely available and it's shades are legendary. The shades can be a very light butterscotch to a deep brown shade. This jewelry has properties that are widely appreciated and well known. Overall there are five classes of amber. This material can be extremely pure or can consist of animal parts that have been trapped in the tree resin.
The reason that this has been favored for jewelry making throughout the centuries is that it is natural durable and organic. It is also widely and readily available, yet exotic enough to give the jewelry an unusual texture and feel.
The most authentic pieces is found in the Prussian area. It was mined there for many years. Baltic Amber is considered to be the true amber and many websites sell certified amber jewelry.
Amber is not exceptionally expensive. The jewelry is relatively affordable and can range from prices for a pendant for about twenty dollars to up to a few hundred dollars. It really depends on the quantity and quality that is used in the particular pieces the buyer is interested in.
There are many imitation amber pieces that are for sale. As with most jewelry however, there are tests that can determine whether or not the amber in question is authentic or not. There is a heat, static and solvency test that can be done.
In most cases however, the real pieces whether they are pendants, earrings, bracelets or any of the above are affordable enough, that most individuals would be be able to buy authentic amber so there would be no reason to buy a cheap plastic imitation.
