Amber Beads

Amber beads are an incredibly beautiful “sunny” jewelry that attracts attention with a play of light and warmth. It will look great on girls and women of any age, the main thing is to choose the style and color that suits you.

Amber is an ancient unique stone that has been created over millions of years. Along with pearls and coral, it belongs to organogenic stones, that is, it has an organic origin.

Amber is essentially a petrified fossil resin of coniferous trees. Highlighted by trees, it gradually hardened, turning into sunny gems.

To some extent, this gem can be called a real miracle of nature, because insects, particles of prehistoric plants, trees and even animal remains are found inside the frozen resin.

Amber with a lizard frozen in it is considered unique. It was found near the Polish city of Gdansk and today is stored in the Warsaw Museum.

Such amber stones are called inclusions. Scientists use them to study the distant past of our planet, and jewelers to create unique, stunning jewelry.

It is believed that amber, with frozen insects inside, has magical properties. For example, a gem with one bug helps to concentrate on work and develops attention, and with two it is a love talisman.

The color of amber varies from yellow-honey to white, brown and even black. Of course, the most common transparent honey stones.

The main mineral extraction center is the coast of the Baltic Sea, it is also mined in Sicily, Burma and Hungary.

For example, it relieves stomach pain and headache, normalizes the thyroid gland and reduces the risk of lung cancer in smokers. Of course, for this, the gem must be worn in the area of ​​the organ that requires treatment. In most cases, amber beads will be an ideal option.

As for the magical properties, our ancestors believed that the gem gives good luck in campaigns (travels), preserves youth and freshness, protects from the evil eye and evil spirits. It is especially advised to wear this stone during pregnancy - it facilitates the well-being of the expectant mother, makes childbirth quick and painless.

Pressed beads are made of small unpolluted amber, which remains from the extraction of gems. Such amber is called an ambroid, in fact, it is also a natural stone. Only it was previously ground into powder and, under a press, gave it the desired shape.

It is valued less than usual, therefore, cheaper. Therefore, in the jewelry market, beads from pressed beads are presented in a large assortment.

The pressed gem is cloudier, it loses its transparency and unique ability to play light. However, it is quite suitable for everyday wear as a beautiful decoration.

To be precise, only an ornament made of round beads of the same size is called a bead. If the elements are of different shapes, different sizes and colors - this is already a necklace.

Choose round beads carefully, they are not suitable for everyone. Young slim women should give preference to models with small beads. Ladies of elegant age should abandon short models - they will attract attention to the neck, which has already been affected by age-related changes.

The beads with medium-sized balls ending in the chest area are considered universal. They are suitable for women of almost any age and physique.

Faceted beads deserve special attention, because they look noble and stylish. The main advantages of faceted amber is its perfect transparency, high-precision cut, which gives the beads a sparkle of precious stones, thanks to the special refraction of light.

Faceted beads are usually more expensive than usual, because special processing technologies increase the cost of the gem. But you will become the owner of a unique decoration that will delight you with its brilliance.

Large amber beads are one of the most expressive details of a women's wardrobe. They attract attention, therefore it is not recommended to combine other active jewelry with them. Enough small earrings and a thin laconic ringlet.

Clothing should also be of simple shapes, ideally if it is a plain dress. Best of all, jewelry made of large beads, especially of an elongated shape, will suit large girls, it will look proportionate on them.

Beads on an elastic band - a great option for every day. They are convenient and practical - there is no need to suffer with fasteners if the diameter of the jewelry does not allow you to put it on over your head.

Usually, rubber bands are used to make beads from budget pressed amber, which will become an elegant addition to the everyday look.

Raw amber is always opaque, it looks “dusted”, because only after polishing it acquires its transparency.

It is believed that after processing the gem loses many useful properties, therefore, for medicinal purposes, it is advised to buy beads from unpolished stone.It helps to cope with heart and lung diseases, normalizes the thyroid gland.

Please note, if you do not have serious diseases, unpolished amber beads should be small in size. Owners of severe illnesses can buy medium-sized beads. In any case, you can not start with a very large decoration.

You can wear them constantly, preferably closer to the neck, so it is better to choose a necklace of small length.

Natural amber beads are beautiful and unusual. The ideal shape of the ball perfectly emphasizes the natural beauty of the stone.

If the gem is left in its natural form, bubbles, voids, cracks and boundaries of the resin layers are visible, which form a unique relief.

Royal amber is a gem of an unusual for us light, almost white shade. Sometimes it is called milk, because in color it really resembles homemade milk.

It is very rare, so it is very much appreciated by jewelers. The stone is almost never transparent, most often it has a dense matte color.

White amber can have colored inclusions - blue, cognac, honey. Such gems affect the body most fruitfully, relieve insomnia, and help fight outbreaks of anger.

A unique gem of stunning blue was discovered by Christopher Columbus on the island of Haiti. More precisely, he was the first European to see this stone. When the natives presented their intruders with gifts, the Spaniards took only gold, and ignored the stones. Today, he is recognized as one of the most valuable jewelry stones.

It can be found in Nicaragua and in Mexico, but the main production is in the Dominican Republic, hence the name of the gem. It is also called tropical and blue amber.

Unusual sky coloring with rainbow splashes resembles the appearance of planet Earth from space, it is a stone of stunning beauty. It does not come from the resin of conifers, but of a disappeared tree of the legume family, whose modern heir is ceratonia.

This is the hardest amber of all, so only experienced jewelers take it. Naturally, this affects the price of jewelry from Dominican amber - their cost starts at $ 500.

Nature has endowed this gem with a wealth of colors. Amber is found in almost all colors of the rainbow.

The most popular beads are made of honey, orange and golden amber. Such shades are called sunny. The “matte plum” shade looks unusual, it can be assumed that it is a purple stone, but in fact it is light olive, the color of an unripe cherry plum.

You can also find jewelry made of red, white, milk and almost black stone. Cherry shade amber is especially appreciated, which resembles hard-brewed tea.

Green and blue amber is mined in Sicily. This is a very rare stone that is difficult to process. Accordingly, its cost is also impressive.

When choosing a bead from any natural stone, you need to focus on your feelings. If you like the jewelry and you feel comfortable in it - this is the main thing. It will certainly reciprocate, giving away its positive energy.

To become the owner of real amber beads, you need to carefully look at your favorite jewelry in the store. There are many verification methods that you can do at home. But even standing at the counter, you will have the opportunity to recognize an obvious fake.

• To begin with, weigh the beads in your hand - if they are very heavy, in front of you is a glass fake. Real amber, like any frozen resin, is quite light.
• The natural gem has a uniform color that changes from one shade to another. Air bubbles and layering are allowed.
• Rub the beads on the fabric - the natural stone will begin to electrify, magnetizing hair and pieces of paper.

To make sure that you have a real gem, use one of the verification methods at home:

• Dissolve 3 tablespoons of salt in a glass of water and dip your stone in the resulting liquid. Natural amber will not sink, because its density is less than salt water, and plastic or glass will sink to the bottom.
• If you are not afraid to spoil the decoration, drop acetone on it. However, such a check is not scary for a real stone, but damage will form on an artificial one.
• Natural amber cannot be scratched; it can only crumble.
• You can check using a heated metal object - needles, pins, coins. Artificial stone will react with an unpleasant chemical smell. Natural - a light aroma of pine, rosin or frankincense. Or it will not emit any smell at all.

Remember that a natural gem just can not be cheap, this is the first sign of a fake. If you want to become the owner of real amber beads, you have to say goodbye to a rather large amount.

Amber beads are a special decoration that can be used for everyday wear, as a complement to a business suit or evening dress.

Rough unprocessed amber will look good in an everyday look. It can be soft comfortable clothes in casual style or an image in boho-chic style - flying dresses, jeans, suede.

Laconic amber beads will look good with a shirt or blouse and a business suit. They should end above the neckline, not touch the clothes.

Long necklaces can be worn with a high neck dress or knit turtleneck.

A gorgeous amber necklace will suit an evening dress. It should be made of polished gems, rough rough stones in such a bow are unacceptable. If you want to use additional jewelry in your image, let them be made of gold or gilded silver.

In winter, wear amber beads with clothing made of wool, cashmere and knitwear. It can be knitted dresses, jumpers, sweaters. The gem will look especially impressive in combination with fur. For example, you can complement your look with a fur cape.

In summer, a string of amber beads will complement a dress or sundress made of light natural fabrics. It can also be a blouse or tunic made of cotton. Please note that this should be a laconic decoration, discard rough massive beads.

1. A chic amber necklace will be a great addition to an orange evening dress. It will look especially impressive on the owner of a chocolate or nut shade of hair.
2. No less stylish amber jewelry will look with a dress of green or mint color. You can complement the image with a whole set of honey shade - beads, bracelet and earrings.