Baltic Amber Jewelry

Baltic amber is the gorgeous golden gem most people think about when they picture amber jewelry. This stunning stone is actually petrified tree sap from prehistoric times. The inclusions in Baltic amber jewelry add interest and value to the stone. Sometimes people refer to this gem as Russian amber jewelry.

Baltic amber jewelry is usually what amber lovers collect initially. A gorgeous sterling silver Baltic amber pendant is a great starter piece to your amber jewellery collection. You'll find Baltic amber rings, earrings, bracelets and more, and you can even find Baltic amber jewelry sets on the market.

Although Baltic amber jewelry is usually silver, it can be found in other metals. You'll also see Baltic amber set with green or yellow Polish amber or other precious gemstones.

When shopping for Baltic amber jewelry, be sure to choose gems that have lots of inclusions. Inclusions are the veins and spots inside the stone that give it sparkle and shine. They formed when resin from trees dropped off and trapped plant and animal life.

Often inclusions are pieces of twigs, leaves and grass. Sometimes inclusions in Baltic amber jewelry are even insects, and very rarely, lizards, frogs and other small reptiles. For hundreds of years, amber has given scientists clues about our prehistoric past by giving them a genuine look at what plant and animal life existed.

You can easily care your Baltic amber jewelry by wiping it periodically with a clean cloth and warm water. Never use alcohol or other chemicals to clean your amber jewelry. They can ruin the finish on your stones.

Store your silver Baltic amber jewelleries in plastic, especially if you don't wear them often. The plastic will keep tarnish from forming. Merely by wearing your sterling silver Baltic amber jewelry can keep it from tarnishing.

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