Amber is fossilised tree resin that has been appreciated for its colour and natural beauty since Neolithic times. Much valued from antiquity to the present as a gemstone, amber is made into a variety of decorative objects. Amber is used in jewellery and has been used as a healing agent in folk medicine.
This fine gem is associated with much symbolism including its first use, worn for good luck. It is also thought to provide general protection, particularly from evil.
Amber is the symbol of renewed and continual faith in marriage and represents the everlasting bond of eternal love. It is also the tenth-anniversary gem.
In New Age practices, Amber is believed to open the third Chakra to help provide mental clarity, instill confidence and balance moods.
You might also find that amber has the following symbolic effects:
- Develops patience and wisdom
- Eliminates Fear
- Clears the mind
- Relieves headaches
- Dissolves negative energy