Amber facts

1. Amber is a fossilized tree resin that has taken millions of years to form.
2. Amber comes in many shades and colors, although the most common are cognac, honey, green, lemon yellow, ivory and cream/yellow.
3. Amber is lightweight and because it is an organic substance, each piece is unique.
4. Occasionally, amber will contain remnants of plant matter or insects that were first trapped and preserved millions of years ago.
5. Amber was an important commodity for ancient cultures, a substance they valued greatly. It was traded around the globe as far back as almost 10,000 years ago.
6. Did you know? The oldest and easiest way to obtain Amber is by collecting it on the beach. There are huge deposits located below the bottom of the Baltic Sea and amber stones are thrown out by waves during storms.