Precious and Semiprecious Stones Found In Victorian Jewelry
Amber
Amber is fossilized resin from a pine tree. Sometimes insects or parts of plants are embedded in it. Amber comes in many colors, ranging from a cloudy light yellow to a clear brownish-red that is the most desirable.
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