Amber is the solidified and fossilized resin of certain conifers (trees) often prized for the leaves, insects, and other organic matter that is often captured within. Made famous by the movie Jurassic Park, where they extracted dinosaur DNA from a mosquito preserved in a block of amber, it is a beautiful honey color with variations that are light and buttery to deep reds.
Amber is exceptional because it is highly thermo-conductive, which means that it often feels warm to the touch, making it a popular stone for worry stones or rubbing in general. Unfortunately, it is also a very soft stone and must be polished frequently in jewelry settings to maintain a scratch free surface. It was also used frequently in potions and as an incense to purify space and heal many physical ailments, particularly of the digestive system.
Today, Amber is often worn as a pendant or in necklaces for it’s protective property, especially when it comes to children. It is recommended that children wear small beads of amber on a necklace or have a piece of amber placed in their bedrooms to capitalize on it’s protective energies.
Amber is also often used as an amplifier of other magics, meaning that spells and energy work conducted within the vicinity of amber is often strengthened and more effective for having the amber nearby, and it is commonly used by witches, shamans, and eastern mystics to help power their magics.
Another common use for amber is as a rejuvenating stone – aiding in the maintenance of both beauty and youth. Because of amber’s timeless quality – beginning as tree sap, becoming stone, and sometimes capturing and preserving organic matter – it is used to turn back the clock and not only maintain the appearance and vitality of youth, but also the health, endurance, and spirit of youth as well.
