The Dominican Republic is also a good source of amber gemstones, especially rare and very precious blue amber, which is also found in Britain, Poland, Russia, Italy and Germany
Amber is often considered a gemstone, but it is not; it is the fossilized gum of ancient evergreen trees. The oldest original Amber Gemstone discovered on Earth is about 320 million years old.
In Asian cultures, the amber Stone was considered the "tiger spirit" and the stone of courage. Pieces of amber were carried for protection during long journeys, and amber is also believed to balance emotions.
The original amber stone absorbs negative energy and converts it into healing energy. Amber helps to balance emotions, clear the mind and release negative energy. Close your eyes now, imagine the incredibly powerful energy of amber and stay tuned for the rest of the article.
History of Amber Gemstone
The Greeks and Romans had already discovered how amber originated. The Greek philosopher Aristotle described amber as "succinum" or "water stone". The Baltic Sea region has been a source of amber since ancient times. The Vikings traded amber for up to 800 years, and modern-day Scandinavia is still a major exporter of gemstones. Original amber is found all over the world, but the main source of high quality amber is from the Baltic States in northern Europe. The Dominican Republic is also a good source of amber gemstones, especially rare and very precious blue amber, which is also found in Britain, Poland, Russia, Italy and Germany.
