Amber History, Meaning, Healing Properties, Facts, Benefits, and Uses
Introduction
In case you are thinking that amber is some sort of rock or crystal or mineral, let us correct you: it is the fossilized remains of the tree resins that have hardened over time. It's clearly understandable that all amber gemstones have an organic origin. The amber gemstone possesses many healing properties and metaphysical attributes, and this is why many people purchase amber jewelry. But there is an entirely different set of audience, that does not believe in the spiritual nature of gemstone jewelry, and this audience purchases amber jewelry purely because it’s a mesmerizing stone to look at. They are basically drawn to amber stone solely because of its looks.
Looking at Amber, we find it to be an extremely spiritual gem, that holds the beauty, warmth, and light of our Sun. This vibrant gemstone possesses life-giving qualities because of its deep connection with the sun, that star without which life would cease to exist on Earth. It has been said in spirituality that the amber gemstone is connected to preservation. This is why many crystal healers encourage people to wear amber jewelry such as amber rings, amber pendants, and amber bracelets in order to promote youthfulness and look younger.
So, let's uncover what is amber, what is its history, what are the healing properties of amber and how you can clean your amber jewelry.
What is Amber?
Amber, whose color ranges from yellow to deep orange, is a translucent gem that is made up of tree resins that have fossilized over time. The tree resins of which amber is made up of consist of oils, succinic acid, and hydrocarbons. Have you ever looked at the amber gemstone closely? You will often find plants or insects inside it. Scientists from all around the world study amber in order to understand the history of this Earth, since and before the ice age, through amber and the diverse items inside it (such as insects and plants that got trapped in amber a long time ago).
Amber is a semi-precious gemstone that is sold as amber jewelry after polishing. In ancient times, amber was known as “Elektron” because of its electrostatic nature – if you rub amber against your hair, the same way you do it with a balloon, it attracts light objects like paper bits. Other older names of amber include “tears of gods” and “Denmark’s gold”. Although amber jewelry is not considered as birthstone jewelry, yet amber is lucky for Leos, and hence, if you are someone having Leo as your sun sign or moon sign, you should definitely wear amber jewelry.
Although amber is not a gemstone whose gemstone jewelry is gifted on wedding anniversaries, still in traditional Kurpie weddings, brides are given amber jewelry such as amber wedding rings, amber earrings, amber pendants, amber necklaces, and amber bracelets as dowry.
Meaning of Amber Gemstone
The name “amber” has been derived from the Arabic word “Anbar” which can be roughly translated into “perfume” in the English language. There are many lores that surround the amber stone regarding its origin.
The two famous Polish lores about amber are as follows. The first lore says that amber that is so dear to you today and whose jewelry you wear is nothing but broken pieces of Jurata’s underwater palace. Jurata was a sea goddess who is famous in Lithuanian legends. The second tale is a Kurpish tale that speaks that once, there was a devastating flood that lasted more than forty days. In deep pain, the local Kurpie people cried and their tears ended up transforming into amber as soon as they hit the water.
History of Amber Stone
The Baltic Amber has been significantly historical. This particular type of amber is harvested from the countries that border the Baltic Sea. The countries that border the Baltic Sea are Russia, Poland, and Scandinavia. By the way, do you know that in Poland, this stone was called “The Gold of the North”?
There have been several pieces of evidence that point to the earliest use of amber in modern-day Poland. The earliest use of amber dates back to Neolithic times in that particular region. It has been found that during the New Stone Age, Scandinavians bartered amber for the products of Italy and Greece. The road through which the trade happened was known as the “Amber Road”.
The 1st century Roman naturalist, Pliny the Elder has left remarks regarding amber. He called this stone succinite. In ancient Rome, amber stone was quite popular and many people used dishware, jewelry, and incense made of amber.
Healing Properties of Amber Gemstone
Amber is a famous healing stone in the Spiritual Community. Amber, known for its beautiful orange and yellow hues, is the best stone when it comes to healing the solar plexus chakra. As your solar plexus chakra heals, you will become bolder and you will be filled with vitality and vigor.
Physically, amber jewelry reduces fatigue, makes the body energetic, and eases chronic pain. It is also said to boost the immune system, aid in digestion, and make you more relaxed when you are facing nervousness. Crystal healers use amber jewelry to harmonize the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
Emotionally, amber jewelry eases stress and anxiety. The New Age Community claims that amber can aid in heartbreak, and bring emotional healing to those who have gone through a tough breakup. It has also been claimed that wearing amber jewelry reduces people-pleasing behavior, and teaches people to form strong personal boundaries.
How Can You Clean Your Amber Jewelry?
It's crucial that you take good care of Amber. Because this gemstone is not so hard in nature, we recommend that whenever you purchase amber jewelry, get it made in a protective setting such as a bezel setting.
In case you wish to clean your amber jewelry, stick to a soft cloth when it comes to basic cleaning of the jewelry. If you see grime and dirt on your amber jewelry and you desire a more intense cleaning, then wipe the jewelry with a lint-free cloth that is soaked in a solution of mild soap and warm water.
Make sure that you never expose your amber jewelry to extreme heat or cold, hand sanitizers, gasoline, alcohol, or perfumes, and never wear the jewelry while performing water-related activities.
Conclusion
Don’t you feel that amber is Gaia’s most beautiful creation in the world of gemstones? We hope that from now on, you will keep amber jewelry close by and harness its healing energies. So, are you ready to purchase amber jewelry?
You can purchase the jewelry of amber stone at Sagacia Jewelry. The amber jewelry sold here is pure 925 sterling silver jewelry. Apart from amber jewelry, we sell other gemstone jewelry as well, such as turquoise jewelry, larimar jewelry, Citrine jewelry, tiger eye jewelry, and opal jewelry. The amber jewelry sold here is handcrafted in a bezel setting and comes under the category of statement jewelry that is eye-catching and bold-looking.
Other than the above jewelry, we also sell birthstone jewelry which features the birthstones of all twelve months. Lastly, if you wish to purchase pendants within our gemstone jewelry range, we have multiple types of silver chains made in pure 925 sterling silver that go very well with our pendants. So, if you are tired of your old boring jewelry, spice up your life and purchase our genuine sterling silver jewelry that is hotter than a habanero.
