YOUR GUIDE TO RARE BEAUTY

Discover the Beauty of

Amber

Explore the history, properties, and value of one of the world's most remarkable gemstones.

Amber, fossilized tree resin, has been used in adornments for thousands of years. Its warm glow and historical allure make it truly unique.

Baltic Sea region, Dominican Republic, Myanmar

Chemical Formula

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄ (Magnesium Iron Silicate)

Luster

Vitreous (Glassy)

Refractive Index

1.54

Specific Gravity

1.05

Crystal System

Hardness

Currently priced at

$30 - $100 per gram

a Carat

Gemstones and minerals are classified into seven primary crystal systems based on their atomic structure.

The refractive index (RI) of a material measure how much light is bent, or refracted, when entering the material from another medium.

The specific gravity (SG) of a substance is a measure of its density compared to water.

A chemical formula shows the types and quantities of atoms in a molecule.