Amber

Basic Introduction to Burmese Root AmberBurmese root amber is a type of opaque amber containing calcite components, and it forms a mottled texture of dark brown interspersed with white (there are also milky yellow and brownish-yellow interlaced colors). After polishing, it displays beautiful marble-like patterns. It is a type of Burmese amber with relatively low production, and some root ambers contain honey amber, resulting in rich and varied patterns. White root amber and honey root amber are the most popular and command higher prices. In Burmese amber that enters China, root amber with good quality is considered high-end amber. Root amber is particularly suitable for carving in a way that utilizes its natural patterns and textures, creating a unique aesthetic appeal. The price of carved works made from root amber is comparable to that of golden amber and tea amber. Product CharacteristicsThis type of amber is generally favored as material for artistic carving. Because it is harder than other types, it is more suitable for crafting artistic sculptures and jewelry within the amber family. Differentiating AuthenticitySome people classify dark, opaque Baltic amber with white mottling as root amber, but the formation process of Baltic root amber differs from that of…

Basic Introduction to Danish AmberApart from fairy tales, amber is the most beautiful thing in Denmark, referred to by locals as "the mermaid's tears." Danish amber is very precious and requires millions of years of transformation to form. Product CharacteristicsMostly irregular granular, lumpy, stalactite-like, and loose granular forms. Sometimes it contains fossils of plants or insects. Colors range from yellow, brownish-yellow to reddish-yellow. Streaks are white or pale yellow. Has a resinous luster. Transparent to opaque. Fracture is shell-like and very distinct. Hardness 2-2.5. Specific gravity 1.05-1.09. Extremely brittle. Becomes electrically charged through friction. Historical FolkloreDenmark is said to be the first country in the world to have discovered natural amber. As far back as the 14th century, Denmark was at its peak of power and prosperity, when most of the Baltic Sea coastal countries were ruled by Denmark. At that time, amber circulated as currency in Nordic markets and was also used as the most precious gemstone jewelry, presented to the illustrious Roman Empire. It is said that one piece of amber was worth the price of a slave. Europeans liked to wear amber for protection. They made sacred objects, crosses, and shrines out of amber. It was believed…