Pierre Amber: Virtues of Amber

Amber is an “organic gem” used as a fine stone , not mineral but of organic origin , just like coral, mother-of-pearl or oyster pearls. It results from the fossilization of conifer resin in Oligocene sediments and alluvium. Amber is very electrostatic.

Origin of the name : Ambre comes from Andalusian Arabic, anbar or ambar designating perfume
Group belonging to : Feldspars (genus Montebrasite)
Color(s) : Yellow, Brown
Symbol : Lightness
Hardness : 6
Agate deposit : Brazil
Chemical composition : Fluorinated lithium aluminum phosphate
Day of the week : Sunday

Varieties of Amber

Baltic Amber

Represents almost 10% of reserves. It is more commonly called lemon , Citrine or even Honey Amber . This color is due to the primary color of the resin produced by Baltic Amber-producing conifers. It is not uncommon to find inclusions (insects trapped in the resin).

Yellow Amber

The most common color of Amber. It represents around 70% of global volumes. It has several common names: light cognac, dark cognac, brandy and its shades can be very varied . It is the color most used on traditional clothing in the Baltic regions.

Black amber

Represents approximately 15% of Ambre volumes. It's easy to remember thanks to its surprising patterns. It is also called Cherry Amber thanks to the multiple purple tones and reflections. Small peculiarity, it is not rare to find fossilized fir bark having this color.

Amber Red

Natural represents only 0.5% of discoveries. It is almost as rare as blue. The bright red tint is due to the natural oxidation of the resin.

Green Amber

Represents approximately 2% of the amber extracted. It is very young, between 5 and 10 million years old. Its cloudy texture sometimes reminds us of the pretty texture of marble .

Blue Amber

Is extremely rare . It can only be found inside White Amber , making it an extremely expensive color. The quantity of Blue Amber in reserves is estimated at 0.2% .

Royal Amber

Also commonly called White Amber, it represents only 1 to 2% of reserves. It is the oldest Amber (nearly 40 million years old) and the rarest. It brings a touch of purity to Amber necklaces and bracelets.

Properties and virtues of Amber

On the psychological level

On a psychological level in lithotherapy, the amber stone helps the wearer to assert themselves and take their place. It allows you to express your personality but also to impose yourself in an environment . Amber helps purify energies thanks to its solar radiance.

It helps unblock certain areas of the body when positioned on the chakra or area in question.

Amber stone is a stone which promotes all forms of psychic work , it helps to energize reflection and intellectual development. In this sense, Amber helps fight against forms of depression .

On the physical level

The Amber stone is a very masculine precious stone on a physical level in lithotherapy. Amber is known for its properties in relieving dental pain . It is very often given to children as an anti-inflammatory , particularly for this purpose during growth. Amber is also widely used to free speech by warming throats that may be hoarse.

Amber helps decongest the respiratory tract and fights diseases related to ENT (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology), e.g. colds, sore throats, flu, etc. It is highly recommended for its pain-relieving properties if there is inflammation. More generally, the stone helps stimulate the immune system . It facilitates rest and brings better sleep (mainly fights against nightmares).

Chakras

In lithotherapy, Amber is mainly used at the Throat Chakra , the Solar Plexus Chakra and the Sacral Chakra but can also be applied simultaneously to all the chakras for a warming and purifying action .

Applied to the Solar Plexus Chakra , Amber brings energy and cheerfulness , combats fatigue and anxiety , calms depressive or suicidal tendencies , relieves stomach aches.

Astrological signs

This deep honey-colored stone has always fascinated with its flashes of fire and gold . It symbolizes the sun , purity and immortality . It is associated with the astrological signs of Virgo , Gemini and Leo , and it is obviously not a planet but the solar star that it symbolizes.

Recharging and purification

Amber fears heat : it melts easily in the flame of a candle, giving off a characteristic scent of pine sap.

To clean this polished stone, all you need is a little cold water and soap , then wipe it with a soft cloth. It is best to avoid repeated friction with abrasive surfaces, to keep all its shine and transparency, avoid wearing your ring when doing household chores.

Meaning and history of Amber

The entire history of the Amber stone began nearly 50 million years ago . It is between central Europe and northern Europe where a huge part of the territory of Amber Forest was covered, going from the Caspian Sea to the Norwegian coast . It was not discovered until much later in time and found its marketing on the Amber route in distant countries. Recognized as a luxury product due to its rarity which is only found in a few corners of the world. It was therefore at this time that its trade route was named: “ The Ancient Amber Route ”.

The Amber stone had commercial use for thousands of years , where we see the first amber pendants appear in 12,000 BC. Archaeologists found traces dating back to the Neolithic age: jewelry, foundation of houses, ornaments.

Rome becomes the main buyer of Amber and all trade is centralized there.

The Romans used Amber stone in various contexts. It could be objects , currency, etc. In the “Great Book of Amber” it is said that a very large order arrived on the Baltic coast at the time of Nero, and that the quantity was so great that the gladiators engraved each of their fights on Amber plates.

Later in the Middle Ages , the stone trade was centralized in Gdansk (Poland). It was then used and produced to be the cross of Christianity .

The Amber stone had become a capital issue and was very heavily controlled . If a common person was found in possession of Amber without being part of a rosary, he had a high chance of receiving the death penalty.