Amber Gemstone | Amber Stone - GIA
Amber Gemstone is an Organic gem, once-living organisms & biological processes, containing plant fragments creating a fascinating time capsule.
Amber Gemstone | Amber Stone - GIA
Amber Gemstone is an Organic gem, once-living organisms & biological processes, containing plant fragments creating a fascinating time capsule.
Amber Description - GIA
Amber is sometimes called “gold of the North.” Its warm luster is featured in beads, carvings, pendants, and cabochons, as well as decorative items like cups, bowls, snuff boxes, and umbrella handles.
Amber Quality Factors - GIA
Amber is commonly polished into a free-form shape that follows the original shape of the rough. It might then be set into jewelry or drilled for stringing. Cutting styles for amber include beads, cabochons, and free-form polished pieces. Amber might be faceted, but this is rare.
Amber History and Lore - GIA
Explore amber history, research, quality factors, and more in the GIA Gem Encyclopedia.
Amber Gemstone | Amber Stone - GIA
Amber Gemstone is an Organic gem, once-living organisms & biological processes, containing plant fragments creating a fascinating time capsule.
Amber Care and Cleaning Guide - GIA
Amber is soft compared to gem minerals and many other organics. It falls between 2 and 2.5 on the Mohs scale. Amber also has poor toughness, so care must be taken when wearing amber not to scratch and damage it.
GIA Gem Encyclopedia | Complete List Of Gemstones
GIA’s Gem Encyclopedia is a virtual journey through the science and lore of gemstones from across the globe. Each precious stone page features additional detailed gemological information, a buyer’s guide, photos, videos & research.
Green Amber from Ethiopia
2024年5月3日 · Ethiopian faceted green amber, measuring approximately 18 × 18 mm. The gem looks very lively under sunlight. Photo by Cristiano Brigida; courtesy of Rainbow King Solomon Mines.
Color Phenomena of Blue Amber | Gems & Gemology - GIA
Amber is fossilized tree resin used for jewelry, decoration, medicine, and perfume. Specimens with inclusions of insects and plants are of great scientific significance and highly esteemed by collectors. Amber is usually yellow to brown, and some specimens display red to brownish red or reddish brown colors.