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Amber
Amber is nature’s time capsule. This fossilised tree resin contains remnants of life on earth millions of years ago.
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Amber History and Lore
Amber is probably best known for its insect and other types of inclusions.
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Amber Description
Amber formed tens of millions of years ago, when sap from ancient trees hardened and fossilised.
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Headwinds Slow 2019 Vegas Business, Lab-grown Diamonds Proliferate
Decent demand for finished jewellery, but less for loose gems. Plus: Lab-grown diamonds and responsible, sustainable business practices.
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The Amber Room: Born From Vanity, Reborn From National Pride
The journey of a cultural landmark from Prussia to Russia. The first room is lost to history; the second was reconstructed by the Soviet Union.
Read More34th International Gemmological Conference
A report from the 34th IGC, held in Vilnius, Lithuania in August 2015.
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Plastic Amber Imitation in a Rosary
Examination reveals both amber and Bakelite plastic beads in a rosary submitted for identification.
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Steam-Dyed Amber
Testing identifies a new treatment method as the cause of colour in beeswax amber.
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Inclusions in Burmese Amber
Examples of Burmese amber specimens with well-preserved inclusions that have become available in recent years.
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Characterisation of “Green Amber” With Infrared and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
A peridot-like bright greenish yellow to green gem material called “green amber” has recently appeared in the gem market.
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