Amber

fossils · gemstones · nature's jewelry

Fossilized tree resin. Amber forms when sticky resin from ancient trees hardens and becomes a solid gem over millions of years. It's like nature's own time capsule!

Golden and gorgeous. Amber comes in beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and red, and people have loved it since prehistoric times. Ancient Romans and Greeks treasured it for jewelry and decorations.

Tiny creatures trapped inside. Sometimes amber contains perfectly preserved insects or plants from millions of years ago, giving scientists amazing clues about the past.

Jewelry and healing. Today, amber is still used to make beautiful necklaces, bracelets, and rings. In folk medicine, some people believe amber has healing powers, though scientists haven't proven this.

Builds up static charge. When you rub amber, it creates static electricity, in fact, the word 'electricity' comes from the ancient Greek word for amber!