**Complimentary Specimens** As a gesture of appreciation, winning lots with a final hammer price above €50 will include one small additional mineral offered entirely free of charge. —————— Description: Like a fragment of liquid sunlight rescued from deep geological time, this Baltic amber stands as a testament to the highest expression of fossil resin known today. Formed within ancient conifer forests more than forty four million years ago, it carries within its body the quiet authority of a material that has endured, matured and stabilised through vast stretches of Earth’s history. This is not merely amber; it is time rendered luminous. At its core lies a rare and highly prized olive green body colour, a tone seldom encountered in Baltic amber and widely regarded as one of its most refined expressions. This green is neither flat nor static. Instead, it unfolds in soft internal gradients, interlaced with flowing zones of golden yellow and warm honey, punctuated by vivid orange and flame red veils that appear suspended like embers within molten glass. Under transmitted light, these fiery structures ignite dramatically, while the olive green deepens and gains density, creating a striking chromatic dialogue between calm and intensity. Light interacts with this specimen in a slow and deliberate manner, travelling through ancient flow lines formed as the resin settled and cooled during the Eocene. These internal structures resemble fossilised currents, branching and reconnecting across the body in organic patterns. They are not fractures or later disturbances, but authentic flow features that preserve the original movement of resin millions of years ago, lending the piece depth, rhythm and unmistakable geological credibility. The specimen has been polished into a smooth freeform, carefully finished to reveal its internal architecture while respecting the natural silhouette imposed by its original resin mass. Rounded contours transition seamlessly into gentle curves, allowing light to pool within the amber and intensify its colours. Despite its compact dimensions, the piece carries remarkable visual presence, its internal landscape creating an impression of scale far beyond its physical size. A soft, resinous lustre coats the surface, enhancing warmth rather than sharp brilliance, a hallmark of mature, genuine Baltic amber. There are no signs of pressing, reconstruction or artificial enhancement. This is true fossil resin from the classical Baltic Sea deposits of the Kaliningrad Oblast, the most historically significant and scientifically documented amber source in the world. This specimen represents amber in its most honest and elevated form. Defined not by inclusions or novelty, but by colour rarity, internal structure and the way it holds and releases light. A quiet yet commanding piece that rewards close inspection and speaks eloquently of its ancient origin. ⸻ Specifications • Weight: 0.61 g • Weight in carats: 3.05 ct • Dimensions: 16 × 14 × 6 mm • Origin: Baltic Sea, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia • Material: Natural fossil amber (Eocene, ~44 million years) • Type: Individual natural amber specimen • Form: Polished freeform preserving organic morphology • Colour: Olive green with golden yellow, honey, vivid orange and red veining • Transparency: Translucent to locally semi transparent • Lustre: Resinous • Internal structures: Natural flow lines, veils and colour zoning • Treatment: None (not pressed, not reconstructed, not reconstituted) ⸻ Notable Points • Genuine Baltic amber fossil from the classical Kaliningrad deposits • Eocene age, approximately forty four million years • Rare olive green dominant body colour • Strong internal contrast combining green, yellow, orange and flame red tones • Well defined natural flow structures resembling frozen molten currents • Excellent response to transmitted and directional light • Polished freeform that preserves natural organic silhouette • Resinous lustre enhancing warmth and depth • No artificial treatments or reconstruction • High visual impact relative to size • Sculptural and highly photogenic specimen • Material stability characteristic of mature Baltic amber ⸻ Collector’s Interest Baltic amber specimens exhibiting true olive green tones are scarce, and examples that further display vivid internal veining and strong optical response are rarer still. This piece stands out through its chromatic balance, internal movement and refined presentation, appealing strongly to collectors who value authenticity, geological narrative and aesthetic restraint. Rather than relying on inclusions, this specimen draws its strength from colour behaviour and internal architecture, positioning it as both a natural artefact and an object of organic visual art within a curated amber collection. ⸻ Lapidary Potential This specimen is already presented at its highest and most truthful expression. Any further cutting or reshaping would irreversibly compromise the internal flow structures and the natural colour distribution that define its character. Its true potential lies in careful presentation, particularly under controlled lighting, where the olive green core and fiery internal veining are fully activated, revealing the amber’s ancient internal landscape in its entirety. ——————— Shipping and Handling: All orders are shipped by Portuguese National Post. • Dispatch time: within 1 to 3 business days after payment confirmation to Catawiki • Transit time with CTT service: between 5 to 7 business days within europe and worldwide, depending on destination national post. • A tracking number is always provided Photography and transparency: All photographs are taken under controlled lighting conditions using a macro lens, carefully selected to present each specimen as accurately as possible. No filters, colour enhancement, or artificial saturation are applied. The lighting setup uses a calibrated 5500K light source, replicating neutral daylight to reveal natural tones, surface features, and internal characteristics. Under warmer or weaker indoor lighting, colours may appear slightly different, which is normal. The purpose of this photographic process is documentation and representation, not visual enhancement. Images are intended to reflect the specimen faithfully as it appears under balanced natural light conditions. Identification and ethics: All specimens offered are natural and described to the best of our knowledge, based on direct sourcing, professional experience, and information provided by trusted suppliers working at the origin. Every effort is made to ensure transparency and accuracy regarding identification, locality, and general characteristics, avoiding misleading statements about treatment, provenance, or nature. Customs and import taxes: Any customs duties, import fees, or local taxes applied by the destination country are entirely the responsibility of the winning bidder. 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