Black Amber

      Okay - so technically Black Amber is not a stone but is fossilized tree resin. Amber can range in color from golden yellow to dark brown which is almost black - hence the name.
     Natural amber is more often a little cloudy or can be completely opaque. It can contain inclusions such as insects, plants, wood fragments, leaves, snails or larvae. Black Amber can be semi-translucent in areas and completely opaque in others. Patches of the “gemstone” may be golden yellow and have bright highlights. Each piece is unique and has its own appeal.
     Unlike plastic reproductions, amber will float in a saturated salt solution. When heated or it touched with a hot point, true amber will give off a sweet, honey-like smell.
     The metaphysical attributes of Black Amber are the same as regular amber. Amber is a mood enhancer, helps to dispel negativity and give a feeling of safety and security. It allows you to see the truth in situations and make decisive actions when problem solving. In meditation, amber will help you seek truth in your life and assist you in not only understanding your place in this life but allow you to take control. Black amber allows you to see the overall picture and not get stuck in the moment or small details. It helps to ground you without interfering with the process.
     Amber brings out your bodies natural healing abilities - especially when using for respiratory based allergies, heart muscles, rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. It balances and stimulates the metabolism. Black amber will balance the high energy of some gemstones like ruby or garnet and allow you to work with them on a more balanced level. Combine black amber with any stone that makes you feel lightheaded, dizzy, nauseous, or over energized in order to dull down the negative effects and bring out the more positive ones.
     Amber, especially black amber, helps to heal the wounds left by relationships. It aids in removing the hooks and cords that may have been left behind. This “gemstone” helps to rebuild confidence in one’s self, helps you to “move on” and to eventually look forward to a more positive relationship than you have had. Combined with rose quartz, black amber will help you to find a more appropriate life partner, friend and/or work situation.