Dominican Amber!! AAA quality - 270 cts- 54 g

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Dominican amber from Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, a transparent AAA-quality piece weighing 54 g with an approximate size of 10 × 6 × 2 cm.

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Dominican green 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. (Dominican amber) water-clear, high quality AAA.
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: 10 × 6 × 2 cm.
Insured shipping with tracking number.

Dominican green 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. (Dominican amber) water-clear, high quality AAA.
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: 10 × 6 × 2 cm.
Insured shipping with tracking number.

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Mineral Form
Dominican Amber!! AAA quality - 270 cts
Weight
54 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Santiago de los caballeros
Country of Origin
Dominican Republic
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