Earrings with amber

Since ancient times, people have worn jewelry to emphasize their beauty and look harmonious. These were luxurious tiaras and crowns, golden hair combs, exquisite necklaces, expensive rings and earrings, worthy of completing each created image.

In the era of Ancient Greece and Rome, jewelry made from natural stones was of particular value. Over time, they have not lost their popularity. These stones are in high demand right now. They are in great demand among bohemians and ordinary people.

Jewelers love these stones for their "pliability" in cutting. Such stones as diamonds, rubies, garnet, amethyst are especially relevant now. One of the most popular is amber.

Amber is mined from the resin of coniferous trees, it is the oldest natural stone.

The first mention of it was in the days of Plato. It has many names and a particularly mysterious origin. The ancient Greeks called the stone an electron. Then it was believed that these were the tears of the gods that fell into the sea. Falling into the water, they turned into a precious stone. In Greek myths, amber was associated with the sun.

Many countries gave their name to amber. Each of them displays a certain property of the stone.

If amber is rubbed, it will smell delicious. Due to the smell of "ambergris", in England the stone is called amber. In Germany, "flammable stone" is called bernstein. In Finland, however, it has a reputation as the "sea stone" merekivi.

In Russia, amber was called: "white - combustible stone Alatyr." Alatyr means sunny. This name came to Russia from fairy tales and legends.

Sculptures, utensils, caskets, church crosses, candlesticks, staves, etc. were made from amber. Models of buildings and ships were created. Amber was everywhere. Mouthpieces made of amber in smoking pipes were especially popular. Now the stone is more used in the creation of various jewelry. Jewelry stores and shops provide a huge selection of amber bracelets, beads, necklaces, rings, brooches and earrings.

Earrings with amber will be a worthy decoration for your ears. They emphasize the shape of the face. Amber is a very attractive stone - it is light and due to its color creates a feeling of warmth and comfort. No wonder it is called sunny.

The color of amber can be completely different, acquiring bizarre rare shades. There are a lot of such shades in the stone. The color range varies from milky white and transparent shades of dark brown, to cherry and almost black. In Russia, Baltic amber is most often used - such stones are large, they are transparent, with a rich honey palette.

There are more than 250 types of amber in the world. Diversity is created by various particles that fall into the resin, which then end up inside the stone.It can be frozen air bubbles, small twigs, insects or their parts (wings, legs), even algae. These inclusions can affect the color of the stone, create a different shade. Amber with such particles inside is considered a rarity and is very expensive.

In addition to its color and many varieties, sunstone is also believed to have magical properties. Pieces of amber with insects inside had strong magical powers. In ancient times, the stone was often used as an amulet and a remedy for the evil eye. They even performed rituals. The smoke of the burning stone was blown on young couples and newborns, for good luck.

Amber jewelry will bring joy and peace to the house. Its lucky owner will always be healthy and optimistic. Amber brings inspiration and creative power. Golden warm and transparent color clears the mind and helps in new achievements. This is a lucky stone.

Many people call natural amber life-giving magical resin, a symbol of the ancient forest. Indeed, the stone is strong in medicine. Now it is used as a panacea for almost all diseases.

Amber is a versatile stone. The mass of types and shades speaks of the individuality and uniqueness of each product. It is unlikely that you will find earrings similar to each other anywhere. Another advantage of amber, perhaps the most important for girls, is that it can be matched to absolutely any outfit.

Choosing earrings, especially with natural stone, is not an easy task. You must choose the correct form. Earrings - pendants are suitable for large facial features. An elongated face will be decorated with round models, and any type of earrings will suit an oval face of the right shape.

If you have a slim figure and tall, it is better to pay attention to dangling earrings. Women with short stature will be decorated with small exquisite earrings - studs or small droplets.

Amber earrings will please and bring good luck to lions, rams and archers. The rest of the signs of the zodiac can also wear a fabulous stone, but only as an ornament for beauty. But it is completely contraindicated for Taurus. Amber will bring only misfortune to this sign.

Gold is a noble metal of yellow color, it is considered a precious metal. As well as amber, very ancient. The first gold items were found in Egypt BC. This metal has heaviness, brilliance, malleability. Due to these properties, it began to be used in the manufacture of weapons and jewelry. Subsequently, jewelers began to add other metals and precious stones to them.

The combination of gold with amber was previously considered impossible. Gold eclipsed the stone with its brilliance. Over time, jewelers came up with a good solution, increasingly framing the stone in the openwork filigree technique used to create enamel. Gold earrings with amber will decorate every look. They tactfully emphasize the color of the skin, give it a warm shade. The face will look healthy and radiant.

Amber in gold will be in harmony with blond hair, blue eyes, swarthy skin color. Putting on earrings for going out, it is better to make a hairstyle high.She will open the face, make it more expressive.

Silver in Sanskrit translates as "moon". It is also a very ancient metal. Then silver was valued more than gold, as it was less common. The ancient Egyptians made silver jewelry and believed that this metal had a disinfectant property. They treated their wounds. Now silver jewelry is not very appreciated, but still loved. Sometimes, they look more elegant and neater than gold ones.

Silver, due to its healing properties, enhances the magical properties of amber. Silver earrings with amber will become not only a beautiful decoration, but also a good talisman. Amber in silver will set off cold skin tones, give warmth and light.

Silver earrings with amber are best worn with a ring or bracelet of the same metal. An additional accessory will give the image a touch of freshness. It will become harmonious and complete. These earrings are great to wear in winter.

Amber, despite its hardness, is a rather fragile metal, and therefore requires appropriate care. Earrings with such a stone should not be subjected to heat treatments. Therefore, you should clean the product in cool water.

If the amber in the earring is damaged, it is better to immediately take it to the jeweler, as the stone is very crumbly.