Amber was more valuable than the cost of a slave during the time of Roman Emperor Nero who apparently valued this organic gemstone, and ownership regulated by law some centuries later. Amber sold today is mostly heat and chemically treated, fake or something in between. The fossil remains of tree resin, this unique piece of antiquity dates to about 100 million geologic years ago.

The photo shows the same slice of amber that we photographed in both natural light and ultraviolet light, showing its unique blue color in a different world of “UV” minerals.

We have been working with some of the amber we acquired and have it here at the Joshua Tree show: Natural, not treated in any way. Come see these museum quality pieces that weigh several hundred grams each.

We are excited to be setting up for the Gem and Mineral Show, here in Joshua Tree at the Sportsmen’s Club. The show is outdoors, 50 dealers, and fun for the entire family, starts Wed, Sept. 29, five days, through Sun, Oct. 3. Hope to see you here.