Thursday, July 12, 2012

Amazing Amber

Chances are, if you’ve attended the B.I.R.T.H. Fair or a similar event in the past, you’ve spotted adorable babies (and their mamas) sporting a string of amber beads around their necks. Those necklaces are more than just stylish; they actually possess some pretty amazing therapeutic benefits. Baltic amber necklaces are growing in popularity within natural parenting circles due to their ability to alleviate the symptoms of teething without the need for drugs, medication or gels.  

Baltic amber is not a stone, but a fossilized tree resin. Centuries ago, Baltic amber was considered one of the leading medicines of its time and was used to treat a variety of ailments. It offers pain relief, strengthens the body’s immune system, restores energy, helps maintain wellness, helps break the cycle of chronic inflammation, and has a calming effect for the wearer. Baltic amber has been used as a remedy for teething for thousands of years, particularly in European countries.

The amber from the Baltic Sea is the most esteemed amber in the world and the healing qualities of Baltic amber make it unlike any other type of amber on earth. When Baltic amber is worn against the skin, the body’s warmth releases trace amounts of healing oils from the amber. These oils contain succinic acid and are absorbed into the skin. A natural analgesic, amber helps remedy restlessness, irritability, sleep trouble and pain. Amber is equally beneficial for adults as it is for babies and children. Some conditions which may benefit from the healing properties of amber are: arthritis, carpal tunnel, headaches, neck/shoulder pain, TMJ, anxiety, and much more. An increasing number of people are seeking more natural, safe alternatives to over-the-counter medications. Amber is a perfect solution, as there are absolutely no side effects. Amber teething necklaces make excellent gifts and are always a great conversation piece. 

A common misconception regarding amber teething necklaces is that they are for the baby to “teethe” on, similar to a teething ring or Sophie giraffe. Amber necklaces are made for wearing, not for chewing! Their benefit is derived from the healing oils which are absorbed through the skin. Genuine Baltic amber is a delicate substance  and may break under pressure, which is why the necklace should be short enough that the child cannot get it into their mouth. The butter and white varieties are the most expensive and most fragile amber, being comprised of a sap & cream mixture, so amber jewelry should be treated with care just as you would any other piece of fine jewelry. Genuine amber will vary in shape and contain natural inclusions. Amber may contain bits of  fossilized organic material such as tree bark, moss, or even insects! This is part of the beauty of real amber.

Angela’s Amber is a local mommy business providing only the best in handmade, one-of-a-kind Baltic amber jewelry for every member of your family. Each piece of jewelry from Angela’s Amber is lovingly handcrafted out of only the best quality, ancient amber from Lithuania. The beads are natural amber, not pressed, melted, or reconstructed. Nothing is mass-produced, and you won’t have to wait 3 weeks for overseas shipping! Learn more about Angela and how she got started here. One of Angela’s specialties is designing custom pieces for her clients. She has lots of options to personalize your jewelry, including birthstones, and genuine natural gemstones such as amethyst, tourmaline, carnelian, citrine, emerald, aquamarine, freshwater pearls and much more.

Here are some testimonials from a few of her happy customers:

“I bought a necklace from you and my toddler loves it. He says it's a magic happy necklace!”

“Beautifully made & within 24 hrs of my son wearing it, I have seen a significant improvement in his teething pain. Thank you!! I have already recommended this shop to many other moms!”

“LOVE my daughter's necklace!! She gets compliments everywhere we go! She has also started cutting molars, and we've only needed to use the Hyland's Teething Tablets twice this entire time! I highly recommend Baltic Amber to everyone, but especially from Angela's Amber!”

“Amazing product. So pretty and really does help calm my little one. We get so many compliments on her 'pretty necklace.' People are astonished when I start telling them about the benefits of amber. I have another amber necklace I purchased online from Lithuania and Angela's Amber necklace is far better. We put the other one in a drawer and always wear Angela's necklace.”


While wearing a piece or two of Baltic amber jewelry may not cure all that may ail you, it has been a proven benefit to many! Why not give it a try?

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