Amber Listserv / Fwd: Baltic Amber, the living gemstone

[Andy Ng]

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From: Andy Ng <andy.ng.aik.hoe at gmail.com>
Date: Nov 12, 2007 12:40 AM
Subject: Re: Amber Listserv / Baltic Amber, the living gemstone
To: JOHN FUDALA <ambersafari at gmail.com>


Yes Johnno...it's a fascinating documentary...watched it earlier this year.
Isn't that my 5kg chunk of dark orange behind Prof Ceranowicz in part 1 at
6min 32 seconds? I should have engraved "BORNEO AMBER, NOT BALTIC!" on it.
:-p HAHAHA!

I wish they'd elaborated more on the autoclaving/heating processes (hush
hush trade secrets I guess).

Andy


On Nov 12, 2007 12:10 AM, 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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