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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 Quality Factors

Learn about the factors that make amber so desirable.

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Amber Description

Amber formed tens of millions of years ago, when sap from ancient trees hardened and fossilised.

People meet and mingle at the entrance to the JCK Show.

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Headwinds Slow 2019 Vegas Business, Lab-grown Diamonds Proliferate

Russell Shor, June 14, 2019

Decent demand for finished jewellery, but less for loose gems. Plus: Lab-grown diamonds and responsible, sustainable business practices.

34th International Gemmological Conference

James E. Shigley, February 1, 2016

A report from the 34th IGC, held in Vilnius, Lithuania in August 2015.

Amber and plastic reactions to illumination.

Plastic Amber Imitation in a Rosary

Nazar Ahmed Ambalathveettil, Mohamed Karam, and Sutas Singbamroong, May 8, 2017

Examination reveals both amber and Bakelite plastic beads in a rosary submitted for identification.

Steam-dyed “chicken-fat yellow beeswax” amber.

Steam-Dyed Amber

Yamei Wang, Fen Liu, Shufang Nie, and Andy Shen, August 3, 2016

Testing identifies a new treatment method as the cause of colour in beeswax amber.

Inclusions in Burmese Amber

Victoria Raynaud, Vincent Pardieu, and Wim Vertriest, August 3, 2016

Examples of Burmese amber specimens with well-preserved inclusions that have become available in recent years.

Characterisation of “Green Amber” With Infrared and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Ahmadjan Abduriyim, et al.

A peridot-like bright greenish yellow to green gem material called “green amber” has recently appeared in the gem market.

Winter 2010 Gem News International

December 1, 2010

A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewellery manufacturing techniques and industry trends.

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