_01 FOUNDATION

What is Amber?

Baltic Amber is a highly valued organic material known for its rich yellow-gold color and hidden fossils. It stems from organic tree resin that made its way to the Baltic Sea 40 to 50 million years ago. The Baltic shores of Poland carry a history of amber collectors that wade waist-deep in the sea to collect these phenomenal treasures. They’ll often transform these rough-looking nuggets of amber into smooth, translucent pieces of art and jewelry. Oftentimes, you’ll never know what you get until you carefully polish off any exterior impurities around the stone.

_02 INTENTION

Why Amber?

Amber embodies the ancient electricity between humans and Nature. The Greeks, quite literally, used amber’s ability to produce static electricity during their earliest experiments generating power. Amber derives its name from the Greek word, “Elektra”. Like us, amber’s story is a poetic one. From the earth to the sea, from the finite to the infinite. Amber’s perfection is born out of its imperfect journey.
_03 CLASSIFICATION

Is amber considered
a gemstone?

Amber, originating from coniferous trees, is classed as an organic gem. This classification includes any gemstone made or derived from living organisms.
_04 AUTHENTICITY

How do I know
if my amber is authentic? 

Real amber has a distinctive and pleasant scent when heated. You can perform a simple at-home test by rubbing the amber vigorously between your hands until it becomes warm, and then bringing it close to your nose for a sniff test. You should detect a faint, pine-like resinous smell, which is one of the hallmarks of genuine amber. Another effective test is the hot needle test. Stick a heated needle into discreet place in the Amber (a hole of a drilled bead, etc.). If you smell definite pine-tree resin it is real amber.
_05 MAINTENTANCE

How do I care for my amber? 

With prolonged exposure to light it might darken, and it can be damaged by chemicals. The safest way to clean amber is with warm, soapy water. Be sure to use a mild soap and a soft cloth. You can also use olive oil to polish the amber itself.