Not a gemstone exactly but rather the fossilized remains of tree resin, Amber has captivated jewelry makers as well as geologists from around the world with its fascinating beauty. With a color, that resembles liquid gold and inclusions of not gas or any mineral, but of insects and other small creatures that once roamed the earth, Amber is different from all other gemstones. Amber is formed from the oozing resin of pine trees, which when still wet, traps small insects, feathers, tree leaves, small animals, and other objects that come across it. Once hardened, the resin falls to the ground, accumulates dirt and debris, and over a passage of time fossilizes to form Amber.

Amber jewelry has been craved for centuries, but its popularity soared once it featured as the mainstay for the recreation of Dinosaurs in Jurassic Park (a mosquito containing the blood of a dinosaur trapped in Amber). The value of Amber is highly dependent on its inclusions and the rarity of the creature that lies trapped inside it. Although Amber is not actually a gemstone, it is associated with metaphysical powers just like them. Some of the powers associated with Amber are love, luck, healing, strength, protection, and the ability to calm agitated nerves, remove energy blocks, and enhance consciousness.

As Amber has a hardness of just 2 to 3 on Mohs scale, it cannot be faceted, it can be used only in its cabochon form. At GemMall.com, we have a range of Amber pendants featuring cabochons of natural amber in sterling silver settings. There are different designs to choose from, each featuring several pieces of Amber differing in clarity, depth of color, and inclusions. Each pendant has a sterling silver loop to facilitate attachment to a finished silver chain. As GemMall.com carries a good collection of Amber beads and all kinds of findings and basic beading supplies, you can easily make Amber earrings and bracelets to match your Amber pendant and make a valuable addition to your own or your client's jewelry box.