Introduction to Amber
If you consider yourself an old soul that has been around for many years. If you have a great love for rocks, minerals, archeology, and History. If you love to have a connection with nature at all times, then AMBER will give you all this, and if you are wearing a fine piece of AMBER, you will also have the ability to enjoy the vibes of positive energy all day long.
Spiritually, people consider Natural Amber to be the keeper of love and fidelity. Amber stimulates the feeling of being happy. It possesses healing qualities. Amber stones are warm when they are touched; they transmit a relaxing smell when it is placed in your hand or worn. Worn in your hand. Some even believe amber makes women perfect, and can attract love.
Amber in general, with all its colors, is an exceptional rubbing stone for discharging negative moods, relieving anxiety, and deflecting the negative energy of others. It generates positive uplifting current of energy.
AMBER stones are millions of years old. it glows with golden warmth. AMBER is treasured for its clear beauty and inviting color, AMBER colors range from pale yellow to deep orange and occasionally even green, red, or blue. Most often clear, amber can have smokey swirls within it. Some amber also contains insects or bits of flora. Amber with these inclusions is highly desirable. Amber is an organic gemstone made from tree resin, then preserved for millions of years and turned to stone. Most of the world's amber is mined in the regions on the coasts of the Baltic and North Seas. When mined in those regions, amber is sometimes called Baltic Gold.
Amber is considered a gem because it glows and glistens when polished, but Amber is not actually a gemstone. It is the hardened resin of certain types of ancient trees that have been fossilized over millennia.
Because of its unique properties, Amber has been adorned and studied relentlessly for centuries. It has been widely used for a variety of reasons including jewelry.
Mythology
The most common information that people shared through the ancient times that the ancient Greeks believed that AMBER was pieces of the sun that had broken off as the sun fell into the sea each night.
People believe AMBER has electric property. It will produce static energy when rubbed against a cloth, producing sparks, and attracting small particles. For this reason, the ancient Greeks gave it the name 'elektron, which has become the word for electricity by today's standards.
When amber burns, it infuses a gummy smell and aromatic smoke, AMBER was burned during childbirth to cleanse the air and some ancients believed that amber could improve eyesight if the possessor gazed into it.
Ancient People used to hang and attach AMBER leather thongs for decoration, protection, and good luck.
Amber radiates a warm and bright energy, it turns negative energy to positive for emotional calming and centering, alleviates stress, strengthens confidence, eases eccentric behavior and anxiety.
The power of AMBER has not been validated by science studies, AMBER has been mentioned for its ability to cure all manner of illnesses, draw diseases and has a multipurpose therapeutic substances.
AMBER is thought to help the wearer in absorbing negative energy, and to release soothing vibes of positive energy that would help to calm nerves and brighten thought making the mental status like a new sunny day.
In the ancient days, AMBER was worn by worriers to give them self-confidence & courage.
AMBER symbolizes the renewal of marriage vows and love.
When AMBER is worn by mature people it is believed it gives them an image of wisdom and endurance.
The golden orange AMBER symbolizes beauty and tenderness & attracts Long lasting love.
Astrology
AMBER is known to be a gemstone in the Zodiacs for its strength and energy.
AMBER is the birthstone for the astrological Zodiac sign of Cancer because it's been thought to reflect the energy of the sunniest and warmest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere where it is found. Cancer Zodiac represents the period from June 21 (the summer solstice) until July 22.
It is also considered as a birthstone for the astrological zodiac sign of Taurus. This is because It fits and aligns with this sign appropriately for the nature lover in the scope of its own earthy origins. The orange-gold colors in AMBER are supposed to stabilize higher energies in the physical body and therefore influence Taurus' by calming them and offering protection and balance.
Fashion & Healing
Fashion
Throughout ancient times, AMBER has been polished and carved to be made made into various designs of jewerly .
In the Roman ancient days women rubbed AMBER in their hands simialry like the beads as they believed that this would stimulate the woman youthful appearance and give them a gkowing look.
Healing Properties
Amber has been sought after for medicinal purposes dating back to antiquity.
It is proven that Baltic Amber contains 3-8% of succinic acid which is widely used in contemporary medicine. Succinic acid improves immunity, thereby strengthening the body.
Symbolism
Amber is closely tied to preservation and therefore has been donned a vessel of eternal youth. Some cultures thought because of the preservation of insects in the thick resin that it was the resting place for departed souls.
This fine gem is associated with much symbolism including its first use, worn for good luck. It is also thought to provide general protection, particularly from evil.
Amber is the symbol of renewed and continual faith in marriage and represents the everlasting bond of eternal love. It is also the tenth-anniversary gem.
In New Age practices, Amber is believed to open the third Chakra to help provide mental clarity, instill confidence and balance moods.
You might also find that amber has the following symbolic effects:
- Develops patience and wisdom.
- Eliminates Fear
- Clears the mind.
- Relieves headaches.
- Dissolves negative energy.
Archeological History
As we now know that Amber is not really a gemstone, it should be noted that it does take millions of years and proper burial conditions for Amber to form properly. Originally, it was what we know as tree sap, emerging from the tree to heal itself from abrasion.
Over time, as the sap, or resin hardens, it becomes the translucent, lovely stone that you know today.
Scientists have been studying Amber for centuries to learn more about extinct species. More than 1000 extinct insect species have been discovered to date.
Amber has been found in ancient Egyptian tombs dating back to 3200 BCE and thought to have been brought over from the Baltic Coast.