Green Amber Jewelry
With the fall of communism wholesale amber jewelry has become easier to procure. With a large majority of all amber originating in the Baltic region (Poland, Lithuania and Latvia), the industry suffered under the travel and export restrictions resulting from the USSR's imposed communism. With so much of the industry residing on the other side of the iron curtain, the rest of the world was hard pressed to find this fascinating gem. The notable exception to the Baltic varieties is green amber jewelry and a few other unique colors, which originate in the Dominican Republic. Not only were these sought after because they were easier to get during the 1970s, but for their unique, fascinating colors and incredible clarity. The varieties in Dominican Republic are called natural, because they are not treated with oil and polished with flannel like they are in the Baltic regions. The Baltic strains have succinic acid, while that found in Dominican Republic is called retinite.
Fossilized tree sap, rather than a carbon derivative, burn-stone as it is often called, has qualities rarely found in other gemstones. If held to fire, rather than simply change colors like other gems, this stone will ignite and burn like fossil fuel. This unique gem is florescent, and a piece of green amber jewelry is more malleable than a ring or necklace made out of other stones. When purchasing wholesale amber jewelry caution must be given not to purchase a piece of copal, which is of lesser value. According to secular sources, burn-stone is thought to be millions of years old, as copal may be only a few thousand years in age. As a result, copal is only partially hardened tree resin. The tree sap goes through something called polymerization. This process causes the resin to harden a little bit, but it's not called amber until turpenes, natural oils, evaporate to cause complete hardening.
The differences between the two stones aren't always obvious to the naked eye, but various tests can be run to determine if the piece in question has finished fossilizing. The acetone test will distinguish copal and plastic from the natural stone. If copal is immersed in acetone, it will become sticky and soft. Authenticity can also be tested by looking at the stone in question under ultraviolet light. As stated before, burn-stone is florescent under UV rays, while copal and plastic are not. Copal and plastic will both sink, rather than easily float, in heavily salted water. Performing these tests will help determine authenticity, as copal is often placed onto a mossy colored setting to bear the appearance of green amber jewelry, which would garner more profits for the seller.
While the sap is hardening, there are occasionally plants or animals that get stuck in the middle of the drying resin. This is called an inclusion. When these inclusions were first discovered, the stone was dubbed gum-stone for having been liquid hardening like gum. An inclusion is unique to burn-stone. Green amber jewelry is sought after because the Dominican Republic produces more inclusions than the Baltic region. The mossy color of the stone is thought to be produced by an abundance of plant inclusions. Whole sale amber is often priced higher the more inclusions it has. Buyers should beware though if the gum-stone tests as authentic, but is surprisingly affordable. Wholesale amber jewelry is uncovered in the Dominican Republic through a process call bell pitting. It is an extremely dangerous practice of digging small holes, either horizontally or vertically into the terrain of the Dominican Republic. With very little bracing, the possibility of cave-in is quite high. If the price seems too good to be true, danger probably drove the price so low. The lives of young people may have been put at stake for beautiful mossy piece currently for sale at such a great price.
With all the choices in accessories and a market flooded with every kind of gemstone imaginable, gum-stone can be delightfully unique and interesting. Now that the iron curtain has come down, the yellow burn-stone is readily available for patrons in the West. In fact, the amber industry benefits the economy of Lithuania to the extent that gum-stone is now called "Lithuanian Gold." The Baltic region and the Dominican Republic aren't the only home for this unique fossilized stone. England has small, ball-shaped deposits on some of its beaches. Burma and Switzerland also have some of deposits of this hardened resin. Madagascar has huge amounts of copal.
If only small pieces are available, two or more pieces may be combined by heating them repeatedly then pressing and holding them together. If the selection is cloudy, bathing the fossilized resin in oil and polishing it with flannel can clarify the piece. Placing a segment of burn-stone onto a colored setting can enhance its original color or add a hint of a new one. The result is a magnificent ornament to be worn or just admired. Historically, amber was thought to increase joy and peace of mind. It has been found in ancient ruins and recovered from tombs. In the Bible, burn-stone was mentioned in reference to the appearance of Jesus. "Then I beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the appearance of his loins even downward, fire; and from his loins even upward, as the appearance of brightness, as the colour of amber." (Ezekiel 8:2) Often, magicians would wear gum-stone pendants around their necks to increase their "power." With one glance at the translucent shimmer of a piece of green amber jewelry, it is not surprising that people have desired gum-stone for thousands of years. With the increase in global economy, purchases can be made worldwide. In a matter of minutes, wholesale amber jewelry can be ordered over the Internet and received through the mail in a matter of weeks. The recipient can participate in an age-old appreciation for the artistry of this fossil and bear a little piece of ancient history upon their body.
Fossilized tree sap, rather than a carbon derivative, burn-stone as it is often called, has qualities rarely found in other gemstones. If held to fire, rather than simply change colors like other gems, this stone will ignite and burn like fossil fuel. This unique gem is florescent, and a piece of green amber jewelry is more malleable than a ring or necklace made out of other stones. When purchasing wholesale amber jewelry caution must be given not to purchase a piece of copal, which is of lesser value. According to secular sources, burn-stone is thought to be millions of years old, as copal may be only a few thousand years in age. As a result, copal is only partially hardened tree resin. The tree sap goes through something called polymerization. This process causes the resin to harden a little bit, but it's not called amber until turpenes, natural oils, evaporate to cause complete hardening.
The differences between the two stones aren't always obvious to the naked eye, but various tests can be run to determine if the piece in question has finished fossilizing. The acetone test will distinguish copal and plastic from the natural stone. If copal is immersed in acetone, it will become sticky and soft. Authenticity can also be tested by looking at the stone in question under ultraviolet light. As stated before, burn-stone is florescent under UV rays, while copal and plastic are not. Copal and plastic will both sink, rather than easily float, in heavily salted water. Performing these tests will help determine authenticity, as copal is often placed onto a mossy colored setting to bear the appearance of green amber jewelry, which would garner more profits for the seller.
While the sap is hardening, there are occasionally plants or animals that get stuck in the middle of the drying resin. This is called an inclusion. When these inclusions were first discovered, the stone was dubbed gum-stone for having been liquid hardening like gum. An inclusion is unique to burn-stone. Green amber jewelry is sought after because the Dominican Republic produces more inclusions than the Baltic region. The mossy color of the stone is thought to be produced by an abundance of plant inclusions. Whole sale amber is often priced higher the more inclusions it has. Buyers should beware though if the gum-stone tests as authentic, but is surprisingly affordable. Wholesale amber jewelry is uncovered in the Dominican Republic through a process call bell pitting. It is an extremely dangerous practice of digging small holes, either horizontally or vertically into the terrain of the Dominican Republic. With very little bracing, the possibility of cave-in is quite high. If the price seems too good to be true, danger probably drove the price so low. The lives of young people may have been put at stake for beautiful mossy piece currently for sale at such a great price.
With all the choices in accessories and a market flooded with every kind of gemstone imaginable, gum-stone can be delightfully unique and interesting. Now that the iron curtain has come down, the yellow burn-stone is readily available for patrons in the West. In fact, the amber industry benefits the economy of Lithuania to the extent that gum-stone is now called "Lithuanian Gold." The Baltic region and the Dominican Republic aren't the only home for this unique fossilized stone. England has small, ball-shaped deposits on some of its beaches. Burma and Switzerland also have some of deposits of this hardened resin. Madagascar has huge amounts of copal.
If only small pieces are available, two or more pieces may be combined by heating them repeatedly then pressing and holding them together. If the selection is cloudy, bathing the fossilized resin in oil and polishing it with flannel can clarify the piece. Placing a segment of burn-stone onto a colored setting can enhance its original color or add a hint of a new one. The result is a magnificent ornament to be worn or just admired. Historically, amber was thought to increase joy and peace of mind. It has been found in ancient ruins and recovered from tombs. In the Bible, burn-stone was mentioned in reference to the appearance of Jesus. "Then I beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the appearance of his loins even downward, fire; and from his loins even upward, as the appearance of brightness, as the colour of amber." (Ezekiel 8:2) Often, magicians would wear gum-stone pendants around their necks to increase their "power." With one glance at the translucent shimmer of a piece of green amber jewelry, it is not surprising that people have desired gum-stone for thousands of years. With the increase in global economy, purchases can be made worldwide. In a matter of minutes, wholesale amber jewelry can be ordered over the Internet and received through the mail in a matter of weeks. The recipient can participate in an age-old appreciation for the artistry of this fossil and bear a little piece of ancient history upon their body.
Green Amber Jewelry
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