• amber symbolism - Baltic amber

    Amber

    Many ancient cultures traded for amber, especially highly prized pieces from the Baltic Sea area. Archeologists have found Baltic amber as far away as Egypt and in the celebrated graves of Mycenae in Greece. Insects in Baltic amber. Photo by Brocken Inaglory. Licensed under CC By-SA 3.0.

    Article: Amber Symbolism

    Credit: Brocken Inaglory

    GemstoneAmber
    Natural or man madeNatural
    Jewelry typenecklace
    Gem StateBead
    ColorOrange
    TransparencyTransparent