Among other things, amber is a natural analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-inflammatory.  When amber is worn on the skin, the warmth of the skin releases trace amounts of healing oils on the skin.  Commonly known as "teething jewelry," baltic amber has been a natural and traditional European remedy for teething discomfort for hundreds of years.  

They are made of authentic Baltic amber, the most esteemed type of amber in the world. The translucency of amber depends on the amount of air bubbles contained within a piece of amber and their distribution. Some believe the color is related to the type of tree source.

COLOR

Succinic acid is the pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory component of the Baltic Amber.  If you want to make sure you are getting the necklace that is the most effective, you can choose a color that contains more succinic acid than other colors. 

Generally speaking, the lighter the color of amber the more succinic acid it contains.  The lightest colors contain up to three times more than the darkest color. 

The string the amber is strung on is designed to stretch when a good amount of pressure is applied, and break if necessary. Each piece of amber is individually double knotted on the strand. The necklace fastens with a screw clasp.

To care for your baltic amber, clean with lukewarm water and a soft cloth. Avoid detergents and cleansers when possible as these substances over time will leave a residue on the amber that inhibits it's ability to release its healing properties into the skin.  It is best to remove the jewelry at bath time, or when at the pool.

***Similar to children’s games that have age recommendations when the items contain small parts, new legislation coming into effect in the US in February, 2009, mandates an age recommendation of 3 years and older for this type of jewelry. This jewelry is not intended for wear on children under 3 years old. (If you do not see this age recommendation on the website of other retailers of this type of jewelry, it does not mean that their jewelry is better suited or safer for young children – they are simply in violation of US law [Small Parts Regulations].)

***Children should be supervised when wearing jewelry, and it should be removed when the child sleeps.

MEASURING

As long as the necklace is not too snug, the length is a personal preference. A convenient way to measure is to drape a tape measurer or a piece of string around the neck to see what length you are most comfortable with.

Some prefer a shorter length so that the necklace is less likely to get caught on anything & others select longer lengths so that their children can wear one size for a longer period of time.  Only you can make this choice!

COLOR CHART

Four Color                        

Light Mix

Honey Amber

Yellow

Dark Green/Black

Raw Color

Raw Cider

Raw Diversity

Raw Gold