Amber Listserv / Baltic Amber, the living gemstone

[ADAM SPIEGEL]

I liked the large cabinet being constructed by the man in the first video.  It is also nice to see natural, untreated Baltic amber.  Too bad most of what we see in the US is low grade.
   
  Adam Spiegel

JOHN FUDALA <ambersafari at gmail.com> wrote:
  I have a copy of this interesting video, but just now I noticed it is posted on YouTube in 3 parts by our list serve member, Andzia.
Correct me if I am wrong, but has this been posted to the list serve?

"The role of infrared spectrascopy & an explanation of "The Baltic Curve" & how this chemical signature is used to identify & authenticate Baltic amber. Professor Barbara Kosmowska Ceranowicz of Poland's Museum of the Earth discusses the traits of Baltic ambe. She explains why it is the most highly prized form of amber & specifically why it is the best choice for amber jewelry. Eva Rachon discusses amber fakes & forgeries in the marketplace & explains the unique mission of the International Amber Association & it's role in The role of over 1,000 amber studios are located in the Pomerania (Polish) amber industry, employing over 10,000 workers. The annual value of it's jewelry exports all over the world is over 300 million US dollars. Historic & beautiful Gdansk has again emerged as the center of amber production, earning the name Amber Capitol of the World. The future looks exciting indeed for those who work with, study, wear & love beautiful Baltic amber."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huls7o5L9q8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBC1mbuAa18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z-oe8fqoOw

Sorry if I am repeating the news, but everyone should watch this interesting video from International Amber Association

John
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