Raw amber is amber in its most authentic form. No polishing, no shaping: just this fossil resin as it is collected on the Baltic beaches or extracted from sediments, with its matte outer crust hiding honey, cognac, or cherry hues inside. When you hold a piece of raw amber in your hand, you are literally holding a fragment of a prehistoric forest 30 to 50 million years old. Some pieces contain fascinating inclusions: trapped air bubbles, plant fragments, sometimes whole insects remarkably preserved for millions of years. It is an object that appeals as much to the lithotherapy enthusiast as to the paleontology buff.
In lithotherapy, raw amber is particularly valued for its warming, purifying, and vitalizing energy. Held in the hand, it immediately warms and diffuses a gentle solar energy that comforts and soothes. Placed in a room, it purifies the atmosphere and brings a feeling of warmth and well-being. Many practitioners prefer it in its raw form because the natural crust is believed to protect the resin's energy and release it more gradually than polished amber. It is also an excellent tool for teething children: a piece of raw amber slipped into a parent's pocket or placed in the baby's room (out of reach) is an alternative to a necklace for those who do not wish to put one around the neck.
For care, no hot water, no chemicals. Wiping with a soft cloth is sufficient. Recharge your raw amber in gentle sunlight for a few hours. Keep it away from excessive heat, which could make it brittle over time.
