Amber Jewelry

Amber jewelry holds a special charm in the world of natural stones, and for good reason: amber is not a stone. It is a fossilized resin 30 to 50 million years old, secreted by prehistoric conifers, then solidified and transformed by time. It is this organic origin that gives amber its unique warmth to the touch—warmer than any mineral—and its deep hues ranging from honey yellow to dark cognac, sometimes with inclusions of insects or plants trapped for millions of years. Baltic civilizations called it "the gold of the North," while the Greeks named it elektron (whence the word electricity) because it generates static electricity when rubbed.

In lithotherapy, amber is renowned for its warming, soothing, and purifying properties. It primarily works on the solar plexus chakra, diffusing a gentle solar energy that warms the body and mind. This resin is traditionally used to help with babies' teething pain (as a necklace), relieve joint tension, and provide an overall sense of well-being. Amber is also known for absorbing negative energies and restoring vitality.

Amber pairs well with rose quartz (gentleness), amethyst (soothing), or clear quartz (amplification). For maintenance, avoid hot water, chemical products, and direct perfume application on the jewelry. Clean it with a soft, slightly damp cloth and recharge it in gentle sunlight for a few hours. Amber has a hardness of only 2 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale, so it scratches easily.