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Lot SPP-014
3,243.60 HK$Lot SPP-012
3,243.60 HK$Lot SPP-009
3,243.60 HK$Lot SPP-008
3,243.60 HK$Lot SPP-007
3,243.60 HK$Lot SPP-006
3,243.60 HK$Lot SPP-005
3,243.60 HK$Lot SPP-004
3,243.60 HK$Lot SPP-003
3,243.60 HK$Lot MT-136
10,176.00 HK$1,060.00 HK$
1,060.00 HK$
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Detection Area:
Europe
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Height 10.1 cm Width 5.1 cm
Age:
Late 19th - Early 20th century
3,243.60 HK$
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Detection Area:
Europe
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Height 14.7 cm Width 4.4 cm
Age:
Late 19th - Early 20th century
3,243.60 HK$
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Detection Area:
Europe
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Height 11 cm Width 1.5 cm
Age:
Late 19th - Early 20th century
3,243.60 HK$
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Detection Area:
Europe
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Height 8.6 cm Width 4.1 cm
Age:
Late 19th - Early 20th century
3,243.60 HK$
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Detection Area:
Europe
Size:
Height 10.5 cm Width 3.7 cm
Age:
Late 19th - Early 20th century
3,243.60 HK$
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Detection Area:
Europe
Size:
Height 14.7 cm Width 6.2 cm
Age:
Late 19th - Early 20th century
3,243.60 HK$
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Detection Area:
Other
Size:
Height 9.5 cm Width 3.5 cm
Age:
Late 19th - Early 20th century
3,243.60 HK$
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Detection Area:
Europe
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Height 15.5 cm Width 2.4 cm
Age:
Late 19th - Early 20th century
3,243.60 HK$
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Detection Area:
Europe
Size:
Height 8.7 cm Width 4.4 cm
Age:
Late 19th - Early 20th century
3,243.60 HK$
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Detection Area:
Europe
Size:
Height 9.5 cm
Age:
Late 19th - Early 20th century
3,243.60 HK$
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Detection Area:
Dominican Republic
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3.2cm x 2.7cm x 2.9cm
8,904.00 HK$
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Detection Area:
Other
Size:
6.9 x 7.1 x 3.2 cm
Age:
40-50 million years old
25,440.00 HK$
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Detection Area:
Dominican Republic
Size:
4.2 cm x 3.8 cm
8,480.00 HK$
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Detection Area:
Other
Size:
5 x 5 cm
10,176.00 HK$
Natural Amber: Genuine Resin Preserved by Time
Natural amber is a rare organic gemstone formed from ancient tree resin that hardened over millions of years. Valued for its warmth, beauty, and history, genuine amber connects us directly to prehistoric forests. Each authentic piece carries natural inclusions and features impossible to replicate artificially.
Amber: From Resin to Gemstone
Amber originates as sticky resin released by ancient trees. Over time, this resin hardened, survived burial, and transformed into a gemstone admired today. Baltic amber is among the most well-known varieties, often containing insect or plant inclusion that reveals life from the distant past.
Amber differs from minerals: it is organic, lightweight, and warm to the touch. These qualities help distinguish real amber from plastic or glass imitation.
Genuine Amber and Authentic Characteristics
Genuine amber displays natural imperfections, internal flow lines, and unique colouration. Its authenticity can often be tested by simple methods such as float behavior in salt water, where real amber tends to float while many fakes sink.
Key Signs of Authentic Amber
- Natural insect or organic inclusion
- Lightweight structure and warm surface feel
- Irregular internal patterns, not uniform
- Absence of plastic smell when gently warmed
Copal vs Genuine Amber
Copal is young resin that has not fully fossilised. While visually similar, copal is softer and far younger than genuine amber. It may scratch easily and lacks the geological age that defines true amber gemstones.
How to Tell Real from Fake
- Real amber floats in salt water
- Fake amber often feels heavier and colder
- Copal softens under heat, amber does not
- Plastic imitation shows bubbles and uniformity
Amber Jewellery and Decorative Use
Amber jewellery, including necklace designs and polished stones, has been worn for centuries. Genuine amber is appreciated not only for beauty but also for its cultural and historical significance. Each piece remains unique due to natural formation.
Amber Found in Nature
Amber found in coastal and sedimentary deposits reflects ancient forest ecosystems. Baltic amber, in particular, is prized worldwide for clarity, colour range, and frequent inclusions. Natural amber is more than a decorative gemstone—it is preserved history. From authentic Baltic amber to refined amber jewellery, each genuine piece tells a story millions of years old. Explore Artefactum Gallery’s curated selection of authentic amber and contact us to verify authenticity, discover inclusions, and choose a timeless natural treasure.
Items held in Hong Kong are shipped from Hong Kong; items that are not held here are shipped from our gallery in Dubai.
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