Jun 19 2009
Amber Resin Information – Why Amber Varies
Amber Resin Charm Necklace
Amber resin is a semi-solid mass of tree resins or gums mixed with essential oils, bees wax and fragrant plant powders. Amber resin is not a resin that is tapped directly from a mysterious tree growing in the Himalayas! If it were there would be a pure amber essential oil, an amber absolute, or an amber co2 extract. Amber resin is always a blend of different ingredients from many different sources. Every manufacturer of amber, or amber oil uses a different blend of ingredients, hence the consistency and aroma varies considerably. Each amber resin maker uses his or her own, unique and secret formula.
Since the ingredients vary in each amber resin, so do its colors and scents. The colors of amber resin range from golden (called honey amber) to reddish, brown and near black. The consistency also varies from very soft to quite hard. Some ambers are waxier, while others contain more crystals. The aromas vary from sweet, floral ambers, to woody, musky ambers. The types of essential oils used when making amber resin are what determine the final scent of the product.
The amber necklace available at MysticalCharm.com is unique because the amber resin’s soft scent remains for years while remaining in close proximity of the wearer’s nose.
