• Location: Lithuania (Baltic Sea)
• Amber Weight: 0.7g
• Approximate size of Amber: 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.3 cm
• Box size with magnifying glass: 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm
• Total Weight: 6g
• DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Lithuanian amber, often referred to as Baltic amber, is one of the most sought-after and valuable types of amber in the world. It originated from the resin of ancient pine trees that grew in the areas surrounding the Baltic Sea approximately 44–54 million years ago. Properties and appearance Lithuanian amber is known for its distinctive colour, often ranging from light yellow to dark yellow, tending towards honey or orange hues. Darker specimens, from brown to almost black, also exist, while almost white or greenish variants are rarer. Thanks to its high succinic acid content (up to approximately 8%), Baltic amber is considered to be of higher quality than other types. It often contains natural inclusions such as air bubbles, plant fragments or small insects, which significantly increase its collector's and aesthetic value. Insect inclusions Insects in Lithuanian amber are a fascinating and valuable discovery, offering insight into prehistoric ecosystems. Lithuania, like other countries in the Baltic region, produces amber with various inclusions, many of which contain exceptionally well-preserved insects. Flies and mosquitoes – various species are common inclusions Ants – frequently found, providing valuable data on social behaviour and insect evolution Wasps and bees – rarer, but inclusions of different species offer information on the evolution of pollination Beetles – very common inclusions, from small bark beetles to larger species Termites – their presence reveals much about ancient wood-decomposer ecosystems Spiders and other arachnids – while not insects, they are commonly found in amber Collection and processing Industrial extraction of amber is not currently practiced in Lithuania, unlike in the Kaliningrad region. Instead, amber is traditionally collected along the Baltic Sea coast, especially near the towns of Palanga, Klaipėda and Šventoji, where it is brought ashore by sea waves — more often after storms. Lithuania is, however, an important centre for amber processing and is recognised worldwide for its production of amber jewellery. Raw amber is first selected by size, colour and quality, then cut, sanded and polished. This process enhances the natural structure, lustre and unique character of each stone.