Chiapas Amber Teardrop

Chiapas Amber TeardropHere is some very interesting information for amber lovers and collectors about Chiapas amber! Did you know that this material was formed 25 30 million years ago? The very trees who's sap created this honey colored gem are related to the same ones that created the famous Dominican ambers. Here's what's interesting; age has been the main determination on amber value because it was thought that the older the amber the harder it would be. However,

Most of us think of those celestial stones with fiery colors when we think of opal

This is stone #8 in the photo (marked with the brass number)

Also known as Spondylus

Mostly recognized for it's cardinal red and gold

authentic beauty of one of the world’s most prized gemstones

It is said that the type of turquoise that introduced into Western culture came through the Silk Road Trade Route

Each cabochon features a serene sky-blue to aqua backdrop

glossy finish of these cabochons enhances their vivid coloration

chrysoprase owes its captivating color to trace amounts of nickel

this exceptional material showcases soft

ensuring they catch the light beautifully in both natural and artificial settings

Blue Mountain and Willow Creek) and it's known for its 'egg like' orbital patterning