Dominican Amber!! AAA quality- 47.62 g






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Dominican Amber, AAA quality Dominican amber from Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, weighing 47.62 g.
Description from the seller
Dominican blue 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) fossil insects inside.
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—a 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 select and most expensive in the world, surpassing Mexican amber and Baltic amber.
Regarded as an important gem, it is said to have healing and protective properties as it helps balance emotions, enhances the development of intellectual capacities, providing energy and vitality to its user. It is considered a unique protective amulet, hence its high value.
If you are unsure about bidding in this auction, please let someone else who is truly interested bid.
The photos were taken under white light and natural light, with only one taken under UV light to show its reaction and verify its authenticity.
The measurements are approximately 7 x 6 x 2.5 cm.
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Seller's Story
Dominican blue 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) fossil insects inside.
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—a 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 select and most expensive in the world, surpassing Mexican amber and Baltic amber.
Regarded as an important gem, it is said to have healing and protective properties as it helps balance emotions, enhances the development of intellectual capacities, providing energy and vitality to its user. It is considered a unique protective amulet, hence its high value.
If you are unsure about bidding in this auction, please let someone else who is truly interested bid.
The photos were taken under white light and natural light, with only one taken under UV light to show its reaction and verify its authenticity.
The measurements are approximately 7 x 6 x 2.5 cm.
Insured shipping with a tracking number.
Seller's Story
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.
