To me, there is nothing quite so lovely as a well crafted piece of amber jewelry . Perhaps it has something to do with its organic origins. Amber is, after all, resin from ancient trees, often with organic matter included within it.

According to sources, amber can be as old as 90 million years. It’s a looking glass into our planet’s past. The most fascinating amber to me contains not only plant matter but insects embedded in the depths of its rich topaz tones.

I don’t personally collect this wonderful material, but the more I learn about it the more tempted I am to do so. If you are searching for a truly unique jewelry gift, a lovely pair of amber earrings or a beautiful pendant would do quite nicely.