Amber Stone

The most obvious quality of amber is its old, (very old!) energy. With it comes the accumulated wisdom of the earth and its natural kingdom. You can often see little insects trapped in the amber while it started as a tree resin; this gives the amber stone quite powerful magical properties.

The most popular amber stones come in warm colors —a variety of yellow, orange , and sunny brown tones. This is why the amber was considered to be the stone of the sun.

However, did you know that there are also amber stones that are found in blue, red, and green colors? While many of the amber stones used in jewelry are color-treated, you can still find many stunning pieces of jewelry with natural amber in vibrant colors .

Warm, healing, wise, protective, cheerful—these are just some of the properties attributed to the old and beautiful amber stone.

Where Does Amber Come From?

The main supply of high-quality amber comes from the Baltic countries in Northern Europe (there is a famous amber museum in Palanga, Lithuania, for instance). The Dominican Republic is also a good source of amber gemstones, especially the rare and highly prized blue amber.

Amber is also found in Britain, Poland, Russia, Italy, and Germany.

What Are the Specific Properties of Amber?

As with any popular gemstone that has a long history of use in various cultures, amber has accumulated its share of mystical properties. Amber was considered the "soul of the tiger" in Asian cultures and regarded as the stone of courage. Pieces of amber were carried for protection during long travels, as well as used to treat jaundice.