A Brief Introduction on Beeswax Amber

“Beeswax” amber has been portrayed as drops of the sun, tears of the gods, hardened honey, and solidified sunlight. It is a common name used in the Chinese gem market and usually refers to yellow amber that has a semitranslucent, opalescent, milky appearance with greasy luster. Geologically, beeswax amber are the same as amber. It is just the transparent ones are called amber while the opaque ones are beeswax. So it is normal if the color of a true beeswax jewelry faded away and became transparent after wearing for a long time.

For old amber or beeswax beads, a slight friction will make them give out light aroma. Beeswax are mainly produced in the Baltic Sea, Iran and Afghanistan. Beeswax from the Baltic Sea usually has the lowest price because they are soft and hard to be processed. Beeswax from Iran are usually in the best quality. They have various amazing colors and are usually high in terms of price. So there are many fake products claimed to be Iranian beeswax amber too.

Beeswax amber are usually produced in the shape of round beads and then made into other jewelries like necklaces or cord bracelets. If the raw material is large enough, there are also people made them into house decorations of all shapes including animals, gods or even cabbages because they are believed to be able to bring luck and fortune to a family.

 In terms of spiritual function, amber is highly prized in the metaphysical world for its energetic and healing properties. It is regarded as a natural purifier, esteemed for its ability to draw pain and dis-ease from the physical body, as well as the mind and spirit, by absorbing negative or stagnant energies and transforming them into clear, positive energy.

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