Amber

Amber, a stone of regeneration

Amber is an esteemed natural purifier and powerful aid for cleansing and healing. A powerful aid for absorbing and transmuting negative energies, easing stress, and stimulating the body’s own mechanisms to heal itself. It's highly protectice properties makes it a great option for on-the-go energy shielding.

⟡ PURIFICATION ⟡ TRANSMUTES NEGATIVITY ⟡ HEALING ⟡ CLARITY ⟡ STABILIZING ⟡ GROUNDING ⟡ CREATIVITY ⟡ CALMING ⟡ MANIFESTATION ⟡ TEETHING ⟡ PAIN MANAGEMENT ⟡ PROTECTION ⟡ ANCIENT WISDOM ⟡ EMPOWERING ⟡ MEDITATION

Amber properties and benefits

Amber Properties, Attributes & Symbolism

Origins: Amber is not technically a crystal but a fossilised tree resin. You can tell genuine pieces by their weight - they are very light. In addition, It fluoresces under blue UV light and real Baltic Amber is buoyant in salt water, whereas imitation Amber will sink. Real amber inclusions are usually deformed (imperfect). Baltic region, Indonesia (blue).

Amber is an esteemed natural purifier, and powerful healer and cleanser of body, mind, and spirit. It is useful in absorbing negative energies, easing stress, and stimulating the body’s own mechanisms to heal itself. Amber helps balance the emotions, clear the mind, and release negative energy. Amber boosts manifestation and provides mental clarity. It also cleans the environment and the chakras.

Amber is considered a powerful healer and cleanser of body, mind and spirit. Amber may help with depression and mental sluggishness. Encourages creativity. With strong connections to the earth, it is a grounding stone for higher energies. A powerful healer and cleanser that draws disease from the body and assists tissue revitalisation. Amber cleans the environment and the chakras. It absorbs negative energies and transmutes them into positive forces that help the body heal itself.

Amber Types

Amber comes in a variety of colours:

Transparent Amber – Usually yellowish, like fresh tree resin; about 10% of amber is transparent. Shades can deepen to dark red with oxidation. Larger transparent pieces are rare and highly valued.
Red Amber – Extremely rare in nature (around 0.5%). Shades vary from orange through to nearly black. Often created artificially by heating transparent amber.
Yellow Amber – The most common colour (about 70%). Typically cloudy rather than clear, appearing in many shades of yellow. Traditionally used in national jewellery and costume.
White Amber – Rare (1–2%), also called “Royal” or “Bony.” Distinguished by natural textures and patterns, sometimes with colourful inclusions such as yellow, green, or black.
Green Amber – Uncommon (about 2%). May appear transparent with a “sugar structure.”
Blue Amber – The rarest and most valuable shade (around 0.2%). Often appears in white amber and is highly prized.
Black Amber – Relatively common (about 15%). Formed largely from tree bark and plant matter, giving it a deep, natural appearance.
Unique Combinations – Many pieces show mixtures of colours, patterns, and inclusions, making each piece one-of-a-kind.

Amber Correspondences

Chakras: Amber is closely associated with the Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra and Throat Chakras.
Colours: Yellow-Gold, Orange, Amber, Blue, Red, Green, Brown.
Elements: Amber is dominated by the fire element.
Planets:
Zodiac: Leo, Aquarius
Numerology:
Mohs Hardness: 2-2.5
Enhancements & Synthetics: Unfortunately, fake amber (often made from plastic, glass, or synthetic resins) is common in the market. And some items are dyed - these dyes are not stable and can change or fade under certain circumstances.
Stability, Care & Cleaning: Amber burns at relatively low temperatures. With prolonged exposure to light it might darken, and it can be damaged by chemicals. The only safe way to clean amber is with warm, soapy water - be sure to use a mild soap!