Type of Stone - Amber

Buy Amber – Sun-Golden Natural Resin with Millions of Years of History

Anyone who wants to buy amber is choosing one of the most fascinating natural materials in the world. Amber is not a mineral in the classic sense, but fossilized tree resin, secreted by prehistoric conifers around 40 to 50 million years ago and hardened over geological time spans into an amber-colored, lightweight, and warm natural material. This organic origin makes it unique among gemstones and jewelry stones and gives it its own distinctly warm radiance.

At Crystal Paradise, we hand-select every piece of amber with the trained eye of years of trading expertise from our showroom in Feldkirchen near Munich – so you receive only authentic pieces with traceable origin and the best quality.

What You'll Find in Our Amber Collection

Our collection includes a carefully curated selection of genuine amber in various forms and quality levels – from raw rough stones for collectors to polished gemstones and decorative pieces for your home:

• Raw amber – natural pieces with original surface, ideal for collectors and as raw healing stones
• Polished amber – smoothly cut cabochons and tumbled stones with a warm shine
• Amber with inclusions – especially valuable pieces with enclosed insects, plant parts, or air bubbles
• Amber jewelry – pendants, necklaces, and bracelets made of genuine amber
• Amber decoration – freeforms and decorative pieces for a nature-connected home
• Baltic amber – classic succinite from Baltic Sea regions, the best-known and most common type of amber

Also browse our other stone collections such as agate or the colorful amethyst – both wonderfully complement amber in a collection or home decor.

Origin and Quality: What Matters When Buying Amber

The best-known amber deposits worldwide are located around the Baltic Sea coast – particularly in Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, and Russia (Kaliningrad). This so-called Baltic amber or succinite is considered the reference standard for authenticity and quality. There are also deposits in the Dominican Republic (often with especially frequent inclusions), Myanmar (burmite), as well as in various European countries. According to Wikipedia, amber is chemically a mixture of various resin acids and terpenes, and is characterized by its distinctive lightness and warmth to the touch.

Recognizing Authenticity – How to Buy Safely

Since amber is frequently counterfeited or replaced by synthetic resins (copal, plastic), authenticity testing is crucial when buying. When you buy amber, pay attention to the following characteristics:

• Genuine amber is lightweight and warm – it immediately feels body-warm to the touch
• In saturated salt water, genuine amber floats, while plastic sinks
• Under UV light, Baltic amber shows a characteristic blue-white fluorescence
• Genuine inclusions are three-dimensional and look true to nature – fake ones are often flat and too perfect
• Only buy from trustworthy dealers with clear origin information

At Crystal Paradise, you can be sure: all of our amber pieces are checked by us for authenticity, and only hand-selected specimens make it into our collection. Feel free to visit us at our showroom in Feldkirchen near Munich or discover our entire mineral collector's pieces collection online.

In stone healing lore, amber is traditionally considered a stone of warmth and light. According to spiritual tradition, it is said to have an uplifting, encouraging effect on mood. As a gemstone, it has accompanied people for millennia – its warm, resinous radiance makes it a timeless classic for collectors, jewelry lovers, and anyone who wants to carry natural beauty into everyday life.

Also discover our collections such as aventurine or the mystical aragonite as ideal companions to your amber, and let our crystal decor guide inspire you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is genuine amber expensive – and how can I recognize quality when buying?

The price of genuine amber varies greatly depending on origin, size, transparency, and whether inclusions (enclosed animal or plant remains) are present. Simple polished pieces and tumbled stones are already available for just a few euros, while rare inclusion specimens from Baltic or Dominican amber can cost several hundred or even thousands of euros. Quality characteristics include clear transparency, vivid color (from light yellow to deep cognac brown), flawless cutting, and a clear statement of origin from the seller.

What types of amber are there, and which is the most popular?

The best-known and most widespread type of amber is Baltic amber (succinite) from the Baltic Sea coastal regions of Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, and Russia. It is available in shades ranging from honey yellow through cognac to milky-white "bone amber." Also highly valued is Dominican amber, which frequently contains inclusions and in rare cases appears with a bluish shimmer. Each type of amber has its own character – let our experts at Crystal Paradise personally advise you on which amber suits you best.