The history of amber begins about 90 millions years ago in lush green forests in the region of modern day Northern Europe. Trees in these regions produced an aromatic resin, used for protection against woodpeckers, fungus and bark-eating insects. This resin would slowly cascade covering the bark of the tree entrapping organic debris and sometimes live insects along the way. Nearly 40 different species of trees produced this protective resin, accounting for the numerous colors of amber today. Over millions of years, this golden resin produced by pre-historic trees accumulated in many layers in the soil below. With the onset of The Great Ice Age, these forests perished, the soil froze and the fossilization process began creating deposits of beautiful amber. After The Great Ice, melted glaciers flowed on top of the amber deposits, forming the Baltic and North Seas. Due to this geological occurrence, amber found its new home in the sea. The gem spent many thousands of years below 100 feet of sand at the sea bottom. After violent sea storms, various lumps of amber would separate and float among the waves, eventually reaching the shore to be discovered by man. The Aisti people were the first to pick up amber lumps along the Baltic shores 25,000 years ago. Aisti believe that amber was pieces of the Sun that had fallen down to the earth and cherished it as a gift from the heavens.

Honey Amber Collection: The most recognizable color of amber, it can be found in almost every key location where amber is mined: Africa, South America, New Zealand and Eurasia. Depending on location, the age of honey amber ranges from 1-90 millions years old. In essence, honey amber is a time capsule preserving compressed organic matter, such as insects, and even little animals. Known as the "Window to the Past", honey amber tells many fantastic stories from long, long ago. Cognac (or Honey) is the color most commonly associated with the amber gemstone. When people think of “the color amber”, it is the stone of cognac, or honey, amber that is described. If you were to mix together all the colors of amber on the same palette, you will produce a nice cognac shade. It is a hue often found in golden sunsets of the summer. Inclusions show up very nicely in this shade of amber. Often times, stones are selected merely on how the inclusions reflect light as the jewelry is worn. Amber is a conductor of heat, and provides healing energy if worn close to the skin.

Celtic Triad Rings from gaelsong.com
"Three candles that illume every darkness: Truth, Nature and Knowledge." Each ring has one word written two ways: in English and in Irish Gaelic. The Gaelic word is spelled in Ogham.
I have strung the rings on a sterling silver chain, and wear them as a necklace. In this photo, they are softly illuminated by the light from my Sacred Flame.

Perfect for August-borns! A peridot shade Swarovski crystal is centered between two clear Swarovski crystals, making this sterling silver spiral Celtic ring great for a birth stone ring or anything else that catches your fancy.

Available Sizes: 6, 8, 7 This amethyst Celtic ring has perfected casual chic. Crafted in fine sterling silver, this amethyst ring is made of two trinity knots and set with a precious amethyst gem. A wonderful tribute to Celtic heritage, this amethyst Celtic ring comes with an unprecedented charm that goes with everything. Metal Stamp=925 STERLING Metal Type=STERLING SILVER Total Metal Weight=2.2 Metal Unit of Measure=Grams Height=5 Width=16 Length=9 Gem Type=AMETHYST Stone Cut=VERY GOOD CUT Stone Color=VIOLET Stone Clarity=I1 Stone Shape=PEAR SHAPE Inscription=NO Total Gem Weight=0.75