• Location: Lithuania (Baltic Sea)
• Amber Weight: 3.3g
• Approximate size of Amber: 3.8 x 1.6 x 0.5 cm
• Magnifying glass box dimensions: 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.8 cm
• Total Weight: 25.7g
• DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Lithuanian amber, often called 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 around the Baltic Sea approximately 44–54 million years ago. Properties and Appearance Lithuanian amber is known for its distinctive color, often ranging from light to dark yellow, tending towards honey or orange shades. There are also darker specimens, from brown to almost black, while nearly white or greenish variations are rarer. Thanks to its high succinic acid content (up to about 8%), Baltic amber is considered of superior quality compared to other types. It often contains natural inclusions such as air bubbles, plant fragments, or small insects, which significantly increase its collectible and aesthetic value. Insect Inclusions Insects in Lithuanian amber are a fascinating and valuable discovery, offering insight into prehistoric ecosystems. Lithuania, like other Baltic region countries, 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 behavior and insect evolution Wasps and bees – rarer, but inclusions of different species offer information on pollination evolution Beetles – very common inclusions, from small bark beetles to larger species Termites – their presence reveals much about ancient wood-decomposing ecosystems Spiders and other arachnids – while not insects, they are commonly found in amber Collection and Processing Industrial amber mining 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—most often after storms. However, Lithuania is an important center for amber processing and is recognized worldwide for producing amber jewelry. Raw amber is first selected for size, color, and quality, then cut, sanded, and polished. This process enhances the natural structure, luster, and unique character of each stone.