amber has been the focus of legend and lore for centuries. amber as a protective stone that can ward off bad luck and “evil,” but its beautiful clear and rich tones make it a favorite of today’s gemstone jewelry makers.

How do you decide what type of amber jewelry to purchase? Is one more valuable than another? The steps below should help you make a solid amber purchase.

The metal type amber is set into what
 
Decide what metal type you wish your amber jewelry to be set in. Keep in mind that amber is relatively soft and can be damaged easily,For that reason, jewelry pieces like rings and bracelets that tend to get banged up have to be set well, reinforced or otherwise protected. Jewelry pieces like pendants, necklace, pins and earrings are far less fragile overall if they are properly set.

The size of amber

Decide the size of amber pieces that you want to purchase. Some people like larger pieces, while others prefer smaller one. The size matters because different jewelry designers tend to work in certain sizes and styles.

The cut of the amber jewelry

Determine the cut of the amber jewelry pieces you want. While amber is generally cabochon cut, it is also available in various different shapes and styles of beading, in amber chips and even in inlay.

The color of amber

Decide the color of amber you wish to purchase. While the majority of amber comes in a honey gold color, it is available in other colors as well. These include blue green, cherry red, chocolate brown, golden brown, lemon yellow, olive green and orange brown. Some amber choices are more rare and therefore likely to be more valuable in the future.

The type of amber

Determine if there is a particular type of amber you wish to purchase. Baltic amber is considered among the most beautiful amber in the world. However, amber collected in other places is not as old, However, those who just want the stone for itself as pretty jewelry items may not care whether or not the stone is reconstituted.

Once you have decided all of the above, you can start shopping for your amber jewelry items. If you wish to purchase amber locally, it may take some serious research to find one or more stores that carry it. Some department stores carry very limited amber selections, Jewelry stores sometimes also carry a very limited number of amber pieces, Pawn shops and secondhand stores occasionally get a hold of a few amber pieces. One of a kind designer pieces are sometimes available in specialty gift shops and art galleries. Beyond that, it may be necessary to purchase amber jewelry online wholesale jewelry or through television retailers. They offer a wider variety of such pieces.