Dominican Amber!! AAA quality - 355 cts- 71 g

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Dominican Amber, AAA quality, about 71 g (approximately 355 carats), from Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.

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Dominican amber is a type of amber that exhibits a rare, clear coloration. It is most common in amber mines in the mountains near Santiago, Dominican Republic. Although little known due to its rarity, it has been around since the discovery of Dominican amber. (ambar dominicano) strange fossils inside from small insects to tiny eggs, incredible fossils inside (many insects)
Under artificial light, amber appears like ordinary amber, but under sunlight it has an intense fluorescent blue coloration. When held up to the sun it will appear like ordinary amber, and under ultraviolet light it will exhibit a brilliant milky blue color. They are estimated to be 25-44 million years old. Clean as water, completely transparent, unique piece for collection, something never auctioned on Catawiki, high quality
Being one of the most coveted in the world, Dominican blue amber is among the most exclusive and expensive globally, surpassing Mexican amber and Baltic amber.
Qualified as an important gem, it has healing and hermetic properties as it helps balance emotions, increases the development of intellectual capacities, providing energy and vitality to its user. It is considered a unique protective amulet, hence its expensive value.
If you are unsure about purchasing this auction, let someone else who is genuinely interested bid.
The photos were taken under white light and natural light, with only one taken under UV light to observe its reaction and verify its authenticity.
The measurements are approximate 6x 4 x 3cm
Insured shipping with tracking number.

Dominican amber is a type of amber that exhibits a rare, clear coloration. It is most common in amber mines in the mountains near Santiago, Dominican Republic. Although little known due to its rarity, it has been around since the discovery of Dominican amber. (ambar dominicano) strange fossils inside from small insects to tiny eggs, incredible fossils inside (many insects)
Under artificial light, amber appears like ordinary amber, but under sunlight it has an intense fluorescent blue coloration. When held up to the sun it will appear like ordinary amber, and under ultraviolet light it will exhibit a brilliant milky blue color. They are estimated to be 25-44 million years old. Clean as water, completely transparent, unique piece for collection, something never auctioned on Catawiki, high quality
Being one of the most coveted in the world, Dominican blue amber is among the most exclusive and expensive globally, surpassing Mexican amber and Baltic amber.
Qualified as an important gem, it has healing and hermetic properties as it helps balance emotions, increases the development of intellectual capacities, providing energy and vitality to its user. It is considered a unique protective amulet, hence its expensive value.
If you are unsure about purchasing this auction, let someone else who is genuinely interested bid.
The photos were taken under white light and natural light, with only one taken under UV light to observe its reaction and verify its authenticity.
The measurements are approximate 6x 4 x 3cm
Insured shipping with tracking number.

Details

Mineral Form
Dominican Amber!! AAA quality - 355 cts
Weight
71 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Santiago de los caballeros
Country of Origin
Dominican Republic
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