Latest Sale highlights the best features of Destino Jewellery, sterling silver and Baltic amber jewellery. An organic gemstone, Baltic amber has been a popular inclusion in jewellery for centuries. Here follows some of the key features and benefits of buying Destino Jewellery, sterling silver and Baltic amber jewellery.
Amber Ethical heritage
Much of the Destino Jewellery, sterling silver and Baltic Amber jewellery range is manufactured by crafters in Nepal whose livelihoods are largely tied to the export business. Our suppliers work closely with women’s groups such as the Educational Development of Women of Nepal (EDWON), founded by Bishnu Maya Pariyar. The establishment of this women’s cooperative enterprise has assisted disadvantaged Dalit women to build up their self- esteem and invest in their own community. Baltic Amber jewellery from Nepal is manufactured by hand by fifteen to twenty families in Kathmandu and in the surrounding hills of their homes.
Amber Organic properties
Amber is known as an organic gemstone that exudes age-old energy. With it comes the accumulated wisdom of the earth and its natural kingdom. Anyone who takes a closer look at natural amber will often be able to see little insects trapped in the amber. This is a perfect reminder that amber started as a tree resin, that is said to be the enabler of the amber stone’s powerful and magical properties.
Amber Colour variants
The most popular amber stones are available in warm colours. Available colours include yellow, orange and sunny brown tones, which explains why amber has been defined as the “stone of the sun.” There are however did you know that there are also amber stones that are found in blue, red and green colours? While many of the amber stones used in jewellery are colour treated, natural amber can still be found in vibrant colours. For the purpose of Destino Jewellery, Baltic amber jewellery, the collect comes in a variety of two colours; lime green and yellow amber.
The mystical properties of amber
Amber is said to have a number of mystical properties including the feeling of warmth, and protection. Amber was considered the “soul of the tiger” in Asian cultures and regarded as the stone of courage. It has been known that for travellers to carry amber jewellery in order to protect them during their long travels.
It is also believed that amber:
- Balances emotions
- Attracts good luck
- Eliminates fears
- Eliminates fears
- Relieves headache
- Clears the mind
- Dissolves negative energy
- Helps develop patience and wisdom
The healing properties of amber
Amber contains succinic acid, a natural analgesic and healing agent, and is the reason why Amber is believed to have natural healing properties. Wearing amber as a jewellery piece is said to help alleviate pain to the head, neck and throat areas. It is also said to be highly effective for arthritis, aching muscles, joints and rheumatism. When amber is worn on the skin, the skin’s warmth releases small amounts of healing oils from the amber that are then absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream.
The lightweight nature of amber
The lightweight nature of amber also represents a clear benefit for jewellery wearers. As amber is a fossilized resin, not a stone, it is not only warm to the touch but it is also very comfortable and light to wear.
Baltic amber heritage
The historic value of amber presents a unique gifting proposition for jewellery wearers. Baltic amber is a fossilized tree sap, around 30-50 million years old. Baltic amber mined in the Baltic sea holds 90% of all world deposits of high quality amber.
Destino Jewellery, Baltic amber jewellery is manufactured using techniques that are centuries old including hand polishing amber beads with 100% naturally pure oils.
Destino Jewellery, sterling silver Baltic amber jewellery is delivered in white leatherette designer jewellery box.