Gourt > Shopping > Jewelry > Bead and Gemstone > Amber
Amber is a fossil resin much used for the manufacture of ornamental objects. Although not mineralized it is sometimes considered and used as a gemstone. Most of the world's amber is in the range of 30–90 million years old. Semi-fossilized resin or sub-fossil amber is called copal.
History
The name comes from the Arabic عنبر, ʻanbar, probably through Spanish, but this word referred originally to ambergris, which is an animal substance quite distinct from yellow amber. True amber has sometimes been called kahroba, a word of Persian derivation signifying "that which attracts straw", in allusion to the power which amber possesses of acquiring an electric charge by friction. This property, first recorded by Thales of Miletus, suggested the word "electricity", from the Greek, elektron, a name applied, however, not only to amber but also to an alloy of gold and silver. By Latin writers amber is variously called electrum, sucinum (succinum), and glaesum or glesum. The Old Hebrew חשמל hashmal seems to have meant amber, although Modern Hebrew uses Arabic-inspired ענבר `inbar. The German word is Bernstein.
Amber, which has no primitive uses, has been found at Neolithic sites far from its source on the shores of the Baltic sea, mute witness, like obsidian, to long-distance trade routes established before the Bronze Age. There is strong evidence for the theory that the Baltic coasts during the advanced civilization of the Nordic Bronze Age was the source of most amber in Europe, for example the amber jewelry found in graves from Mycenaean Greece has been found to originate from the Baltic Sea. Amber was mentioned by Homer, Hesiod (Theogony 337f.) Aristotle, Plato and others. Pliny the Elder complains that a small statue of amber costs more than a healthy slave. Tacitus in his Germania talks about the Aesti people as the only ones to gather amber from the Baltic Sea.
During the 14th century, the Teutonic Knights controlled the production of amber in Europe, forbidding its unauthorised collection from beaches on the Baltic coastline under their jurisdiction, and punishing breakers of this ordinance with death.
More on [ Amber ]
Amber :: Paleontology
Amber :: Gemstone
Amber :: Earth Science
1960s Vintage Inspired Gold Tone Pen Necklace
customerservice@1928.com (1928 Jewelry Company) Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
1950s sophistication meets 1960s glamor with this Gold Tone Antique Inspired Pen Necklace. Rumored to be coveted by style icons such as Sophia Loren and Audrey Hepburn. 1928 jewelry continues its signature vintage jewelry tradition to recreate this a ...
Amethyst & Copper Hues Necklace Earrings Box Set
customerservice@1928.com (1928 Jewelry Company) Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Scintillating hues of antiqued copper, amethyst and light amethyst combine to create a sleek, sophisticated necklace and earrings set. The beaded necklace chain splits towards the base, creating a bib effect. The petite drop earrings are the perfect ...
Midnight Blues Cross Pendant Necklace Earrings Set
customerservice@1928.com (1928 Jewelry Company) Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
This Hematite tone necklace and earring set features beading in hues of Montana and light sapphire blue blended with hematite tone filigree beads. The filigree cross pendant necklace is set with light sapphire and Montana blue hued crystals.
MSN Shopping: Results for Jewelry & Watches
Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Anniversary Band (10.00ct) - $35,000.00
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Elegance, beauty and luxury the only terms that should be associated with this platinum emerald cut anniversary band. Each hand selected diamond is at least VS clarity and F color.
Cirque Engagement Ring Setting in Platinum (1/5 ct. tw.) - $1,600.00
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000
From Blue Nile's Diamond Jewelry Collection. This Setting with Sidestones makes the perfect gift. Sparkling micropave-set diamonds encircle your choice of round center diamond in this delicate design that is crafted in enduring platinum.
AntiqueFinish Amber and Topaz Necklace - $19.99
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Warm colors and luxe touches gather around your neck in this stunning drop necklace, Gunmetal finish chain has a handsome antiqued look, Lucite and glass beads in amber and topaz tones, Lobster claw close, 22L
SHOP.COM Top 100 Jewelry & Watches Products
10" Puffed Seashore Charm Anklet
Sunshine Jewelry is NOT costume jewelry, although many may think so from the affordable prices. Our vast selection of 10K and 14K Gold, Sterling Silver, Diamonds and Pearls has grown even larger. Our Gold-filled jewelry continues to dazzle young and old alike, in both 10K (indicated by an X following the style number) and 14K. All Sunshine Jewelry carries our LIFETIME GUARANTEE never to tarnish. Enjoy your jewelry as others have for over 30 years, and remember at these prices, why pay retail?, $85.00
Mens 10k White Gold Wedding Band
The perfect match. This beautiful 10k white gold mens diamond accent wedding band stands strong alone or matches with the rings of his bride. Sizes 813. Made in the USA., $159.99
Citizen Blue Angels Skyhawk - Stainless with Stainless Bracelet
The Blue Angels, the legendary US Navy precision flying team is honored by the new Citizen Eco-Drive Blue Angels Skyhawk * 4-Year Power Reserve * Time and Calendar in 22 Time Zones (30 Cities) * Three World Time Alarms * 1/100 Second Chronogra, $285.00
Amber Expressions - Specializes in Baltic amber designs. Includes a product gallery, care instructions and wholesale information.
Meta Description: [ adobe creative suite adobe.com indesign software acrobat 7.0 professional cs2 ]
Amber Moods - A selection of green, natural, brown and pale Baltic amber jewelry.
Meta Description: [ The most popular domain name exchange on the Internet ]
Amber-Plus - Unique range of amber jewelry including necklaces, bracelets, pendants, brooches, rings and earrings.
Meta Description: [ Exclusive amber jewellery at affordable prices ]
Andzia's Amber - Baltic amber jewelry in vintage, traditional and contemporary designs, hand-crafted in Poland.
Meta Description: [ Andzia's Amber Jewelry offers select Certified Baltic amber jewelry from Poland. Your source for amber jewelry pendants, earrings, bracelets and more. Amber Myths & History, Amber Reading Room. Certified Member, International Amber Association. Enhancing amber jewelry collections since 1995. ]
Chiapas Amber Creations - Sells beads, cabachons, carvings, inclusions, jewelry, fossils, specimens, and display pieces.
500
FalconStones - Specializing in amber jewelry. Also a variety of cubic zirconia and gemstone silver jewelry.
Meta Description: [ A Fine Selection of Quality Sterling Silver Jewelry at Discount Prices, including a variety of Cubic Zirconia (CZ), Amber Jewelry and Gemstone Silver Jewelry. ]
Polishmall.com - Offering a selection of silver and amber jewelry, such as earrings, necklaces, pins, pendants and charms.
Meta Description: [ Amber and silver jewelry store providing the highest quality gift products imported from Poland ]
Singerselect - Baltic amber and .925 sterling silver jewelry. Available in retail and wholesale prices.
Meta Description: [ Amber jewelry in sterling silver. Probably the biggest selection in the world and attractive wholesale discounts. New & unique pieces of amber jewelry every day. ]
Sivon - Specializes in producing amber jewellery, many pieces using sterling silver.
Meta Description: [ Jewellery, jewelry, gems, silver, amber, amber jewellery, silver & amber from Poland, gems, gold, semi-precious stones, gems, manufacturer, Poland, amber jewellery, gold jewellery, silver jewellery, amber from Poland, jewellery with semi-precious stones, gems, Sivon, Baltic amber, producer of jew... ]
Softex Gems - Handcrafted Baltic amber jewelry featuring a unique selection of amber rings set in 14K gold.
Meta Description: [ contemporary jewellery handmade silver gold body celtic watches pendants diamonds ]
The Amber Shop - Amber shop specializes in unusual and unique amber jewellery and carvings.
Meta Description: [ ambershop, amber shop ]
Triple J. Enterprises - Distributor of the Baltic Amber Collection by Monica line of hand-crafted amber and silver jewelry.
Meta Description: [ Handcrafted designer baltic amber jewelry. Bohemian garnet jewelry imported from Czechoslovkia,Czech Republic. Sold exclusively by sold Amber-by-Monica. ]
| Old New Orleans Rum heads over to the Loa Bar at the International House of New Orleans to see how Ricky Gomez, Loa's ... | |
| Next Video | |
