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BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
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This impressive freeform piece of Indonesian amber fascinates with its extraordinary transparency and its spectacular color gradients. Warm honey, cognac, and smoky brown tones alternate with deep amber areas that, when illuminated, transition into intense red and orange hues, giving the piece a nearly glowing radiance. Especially appealing are the numerous natural tension structures, fine inclusions, and internal layers that give the fossil resin remarkable optical depth. Depending on the incidence of light, new color plays and reflections arise, making the freeform look different from every angle. An extraordinary feature of this piece becomes evident under UV light: certain areas appear in intense blue to violet hues, creating a fascinating contrast to the warm amber colors. This fluorescence adds an extra dimension to the piece and makes it particularly interesting for collectors. The high-gloss polish vividly highlights the natural beauty of the amber, while the freeform design preserves the organic structures of the original tree resin. This creates a unique showpiece that captivates both with its transparency and its lively color effect. Indonesian amber is among the prized fossil resins of Asia, valued for its often exceptional colors, its transparency, and its interesting UV reaction. Freeforms of this quality, with pronounced red tones, clearly visible internal structures, and intense fluorescence, are comparatively rare and have a distinctive appeal for collectors. Amber is traditionally said to emit a warm, calming, and harmonizing aura. What stands out, however, is the extraordinary natural aesthetics of this rare fossil, which reveals its unique effect both in daylight and under UV lighting. Weight: 1498,89 g Gem Type: Natural Amber Size 190x170x123mm Origin: Sumatra Amber Our shipping costs have been checked and acknowledged by Catawiki. We work with an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; therefore these shipping costs arise. Buyers bear all potential import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc.. Also see our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs saved.. In some of the pictures the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone. In some stones we have placed a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color deviations may occur, as every computer, monitor, and phone may display colors with different qualities.
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