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Amber Jewelry
Amber is prehistoric tree resin that has hardened. We think of it as a gem, but it is an organic substance -- a mineral. Even ancient people used amber for jewelry, but the press it received in the movie Jurassic Park generated a new wave of popularity for it.
Amber, Frozen Moments in Time
Lengthy article detailing facts about amber. How and where amber was formed, and details about inclusions of flora and fauna--real and fake. By Garry Platt for Ganoskin.com.
Amber Quiz
Here's a quiz to test your knowledge of amber. The author has made it easy for you to find the correct information for missed questions. By Susan Ward Aber.
Amber Varieties
Read facts about the different ages and types of amber and where amber is found. The article includes photos of amber with insects that were trapped in the resin. By the American Museum of Natural History.
Amber - Window to the Past
An American Museum of Natural History article that explains how amber is formed.
Care of Amber
Susan at the World of Amber offers several tips to help you care for your amber jewelry.
Imitations and Identification of Amber
Learn a few ways to help identify real amber from imposters.