This is it - 20 million years of love making. This is a pair of midges mating (Diptera, Chironomidae). Caught in the act 20 million years ago, still enjoying their time. A good sized piece of amber, 2 inches x 1.5 x .5 inches, this piece is not polished on the sides - giving it a beautiful quality. The male is on the left, female on the right.
Dragonfly Wings
Dragonfly wings are rarely found this complete in amber, and their size makes them especially impressive. The warm honey tones of the Burmese amber perfectly frame the wings, creating a striking contrast that makes this piece both scientifically fascinating and visually stunning. Whether you are a collector, a paleontology enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates rare natural history treasures, this specimen is a conversation piece that bridges prehistoric life and modern curiosity. Here is the page.
Flip this black light on and suddenly the ordinary becomes extraordinary. With 14 bright UV LEDs, this little powerhouse turns a dark room into a glowing world of hidden colors and fluorescent surprises. Minerals pop, fabrics shine, artwork transforms — and yes, amber reveals its secrets. It’s the kind of tool you switch on “just to check one thing,” and then suddenly you’re exploring everything in the room because it’s simply fun to use. Only $15!
This extraordinary ring features a genuine piece of Chiapas amber with a perfectly preserved male spider suspended inside—an ancient moment frozen for millions of years. The amber’s warm, golden glow highlights the fine details of the arachnid, turning your hand into a tiny window into Earth’s natural history. Chiapas amber is prized for its clarity and rarity, making this ring not just jewelry but a true scientific specimen. Whether you’re a biologist, a STEM enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the strange and beautiful surprises nature creates, this piece stands out instantly.
Set in a solid, eye-catching band, this ring is bold, collectible, and guaranteed to start conversations. Its natural inclusions make it absolutely one-of-a-kind—no two pieces of amber ever capture the same story. Wear it as a statement, gift it to someone who loves science and uniqueness, or add it to a fossil collection you can actually show off. This is wearable deep time: a miniature time capsule that blends science, art, and curiosity in a single unforgettable piece.
It is a size 10 ring - solid silver - #3 at https://www.ambericawest.com/chiapas6/
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Articles on Amber:
If this specimen doesn’t stop you in your tracks, nothing will. Barnacles do not occur inside amber—ever. At least, that’s what every textbook, paper, and seasoned collector will tell you. A few may appear on the surface from ancient shorelines, but encased within the amber itself? That borders on the impossible.
And yet… here it is.
This extraordinary Chiapas amber from the San Antonio mines contains barnacles fully suspended within the resin, a find so improbable it practically begs for a research paper. It doesn’t just whisper “study me”—it shouts it. Pieces like this simply do not turn up in the marketplace. They don’t “circulate.” They don’t “occasionally appear.” They exist as scientific shocks, the kind that rewrite assumptions.
You will not see another example like this.
A video is included so you can appreciate the specimen’s structure from every angle. For collectors, researchers, and those who love the thrill of the impossible made real, this is a once-in-a-lifetime amber.
The price is fantastic
Prepare to own a true natural marvel — an exceptionally rare piece of genuine Chiapas amber from the famed amber-bearing region of Simojovel, Mexico, beautifully preserving a perfect mosquito (Family Culicidae) suspended in golden fossilized resin.
Now this is cool: Scientists have exhumed the body of Gregory Mendell and are using it for DNA studies. Also DNA sequencing!
Jorge Caridad
Above: Picture of Doug Lundberg and Jorge Caridad in a fossil shop, Tucson, Arizona. Mr. Caridad is the owner of the Amber World Museum in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Picture above: Wolfgang Weitschat, Kazimieras Mizgiris and Doug Lundberg
Join the AMBER list:There now is a discussion group devoted to the study of amber. The intent of this discussion is public discourse on amber formation, types, general questions, almost anything that relates to amber. Also encouraged on this discussion group will be questions on jewelry making, and web sites about amber. The discussion group is not moderated. This means that all postings will go through without moderation (no one will censor them.) This is an international group, covering just about any country you can imagine (some of which I have never heard of!) Most people just watch and listen to the discussions that go on. You are encouraged to participate, but certainly do not need to. The group is called: amber-liserv (search amber listerv) This discussion group was formed and is maintained by Doug Lundberg. His e-mail address is lundberg@ambericawest.com. All questions about the discussion group should be directed to him. Short article in the International Amber Association's magazine "Bursztynisko, the AMBER MAGAZINE" |
Scientific American, February 2020, had a picture showing the land continents with major ‘discoveries’ (page 20). One arrow pointed to Brazil and under that, it said:
“Despite the long dry spells in Brazil’s Caatinga region, scientists found the tree Hymenaea cangaceira drizzles copious nectar from flowers to attract pollinating bats: a full-sized tree can release 240 gallons of the stuff, with 38 distinct scent compounds, over a single dry season.”
Here is the reason for this inclusion on this amber page. Hymenaea is the tree in New Zealand that produces copious amounts of resin that is called ‘kauri gum’. Not sure about this relationship, but if I am a betting person (I am), I would put money that there is a direct relationship between the flowers and resin production.
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Article from Science News about "Spider moms have been caring for their young for a long time."
Amberica West sold the largest piece of amber in the world to the Amber Museum in Poland
(68 Kg - or -150 pounds):
A View from Amberica West
You can see Pikes Peak in the background and the
United States Air Force Academy somewhere near the middle.
