Chiapas Amber Oval

Chiapas Amber OvalHere is some very interesting information for amber lovers and collectors about Chiapas amber! Did you know that this material was formed 25 30 million years ago? The very trees who's sap created this honey colored gem are related to the same ones that created the famous Dominican ambers. Here's what's interesting; age has been the main determination on amber value because it was thought that the older the amber the harder it would be. However,

often accented with delicate golden-brown

creating one-of-a-kind patterns that resemble frozen landscapes

high-domed freeform or classic shapes (oval

They are currently strung to be worn as a bracelet that is adjustable from 6 in to 8 in

authentic beauty of one of the world’s most prized gemstones

It is very fine grained

Sourced from the Candelaria Hills area in Nevada (specifically a newer pit on the Broken Arrow Claim

Assays of up to 17 g/t Au have been returned from some samples

natural elegance

Willow Creek Jasper

The Guatemalan jadeite deposits were lost in history for approximately 500 years and were only discovered once again about 50 years ago

The intense crimson coloring comes from another copper mineral