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Weight, length, width: 2,6 g, 2,6 cm x 1,8 cm
Genuine Baltic amber – polished nuggets without holes
We offer authentic pieces of genuine Baltic amber, carefully hand-polished, in various sizes and shapes. Each piece is unique and, thanks to its quality, is suitable for both collectors and further creative processing – for example, jewelry making or small carving work.
The pieces do not come with a drilled hole as standard, but we will be happy to drill one for you on request.
➡️ Drilling holes on request: +$1/piece
These amber nuggets are of a quality suitable for further carving or processing, while retaining the typical warm color and high purity of genuine Baltic amber.
Amber was one of the first materials that humans began to use for decoration in the form of jewelry, but also talismans, amulets, and burial objects in honor of the deceased as a lasting reminder of life, as evidenced by finds from around 8,000 BC.
In ancient times, amber was a symbol of nostalgia and sadness and was often associated with tears, as a dried drop of amber is very similar to tears.
One legend says that the name amber comes from the Latin electrum and the ancient Greek elektron, which originated from the name elector = shining sun.
Greek mythology tells of Phaeton, son of the Sun (god Helios), who was killed by lightning, and his sisters turned into poplar trees, and their tears falling into the river Eridanus solidified into drops of amber.
In Scandinavia, amber is considered to be the tears of Freya, the Viking goddess of love and beauty.
