Amber


Amber

Today is Crystal Therapy Thursday! We're talking about amber!

Amber is the gold colored gemstone that has been adored for centuries for it's beautiful color. However, along with helping create the iconic scene from "Jurassic Park" amber is also responsible for many different healing properties. 

From Great Britain to the tombs of Egypt this "gemstone" has been used to clear the body and mind of negative energy. It has even been said to link the "everyday self" to the "spiritual self." It is worn as jewelry by healers to guide people from their fears.

This stone is famous for it's golden color, however it can range from gold to yellow, orange, brown, or even blue! The very rare blue form of amber can be found in the Dominican Republic, but good luck finding it!

If you chose to wear this stone, either for its healing purposes or its aesthetic appeal, keep in mind that this is not a true gemstone. Amber is actually fossilized tree resin, making it very susceptible to scratches, cracks, and even damages from chemicals.

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