AMBER (POLISHED PIECE) - 40 million years old - Baltic
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40 million years old
From the Baltic coast of Eastern Europe
Polished pieces of Baltic amber without insect inclusions.
Amber is one of the most beautiful and fascinating of all natural substances. It was originally resin that was exuded from trees millions of years ago.
It takes millions of years for tree resin to fossilise into amber. Amber is extensively used for jewellery as it is easily carved and polished.
Please note: The photographs are typical examples of what we have. You will receive the best example from our current stock.
40 million years old
From the Baltic coast of Eastern Europe
Polished pieces of Baltic amber without insect inclusions.
Amber is one of the most beautiful and fascinating of all natural substances. It was originally resin that was exuded from trees millions of years ago.
It takes millions of years for tree resin to fossilise into amber. Amber is extensively used for jewellery as it is easily carved and polished.
Please note: The photographs are typical examples of what we have. You will receive the best example from our current stock.
Size: Average 3 centimetres long.
Weight: Average 2 to 3 grams
Price per piece