Amber Resin Jewellery

Amber is a fossilized tree resin that has been widely used for hundreds of years as a healing agent in folk medicine, an ingredient in perfume, cosmetics, and as jewellery. It is often associated as a healing stone and is sometimes called 'The Stone of Liquid Sunshine', it has been popularly used for its calming, balancing and warming energy. 

Amber is often referred to as the sun stone and has a personality that almost makes you smile when you hold it. Strictly speaking, it's not a crystal, but rather the fossilised resin of trees, which in some cases formed millions of years ago. As such, it has a strong connection with the past, and in larger pieces small insects that last flew a long time ago can sometimes be seen, captured in the resin and preserved forever.

The energy of amber is bright and cheery, so it can be good stone to have around if you need a burst of positivity. The stone is very light so is ideal for jewellery, and unlike other crystals, it isn't cold to touch. Amber has a long history and has been found in the burial sites of ancient peoples - this may be because it was regarded as having purifying properties.


The Legend of Amber
Most of our Amber Jewellery is Baltic; according to Legend the origins of Baltic Amber date back to a Lithuanian tale about Jurate the Queen of the Sea. The plots varies widely between different versions, however the most popular stories describe Jurate as an underwater Goddess; sometimes known as a Mermaid or Undine who lived in her beautiful amber castle in the Baltic Sea. It is said she ruled the sea and all sea-life, hence her name 'Jura' meaning 'the sea'. She fell in love with Kastytis a handsome fisherman; but Perkunas the Thunder God was angered when he found out that the immortal Goddess had fallen in love with a mortal man and furiously struck the Amber castle. The castle exploded into millions of pieces and it is said that this is why pieces of Amber now come ashore after a storm on the Baltic Sea.

 

  • Baltic Amber Heart Pendant
  • Baltic Amber Sun Pendant (Sterling Silver)
  • Tiny Baltic Amber Heart Pendant
  • Baltic Amber Angel Pendant (Sterling Silver)
  • Baltic Amber Drop Earrings (Sterling Silver)
  • Baltic Amber Stud Earrings (Sterling Silver)
  • Light Mix Baltic Amber Necklace (18 Inch)
  • Cognac Baltic Amber Necklace (18 Inch)
  • Light Mix Baltic Amber Chip Bracelet
  • Cherry Baltic Amber Chip Bracelet
  • Cognac Baltic Amber Chip Bracelet
  • Beaded Baltic Amber Bracelet