There’s something almost magical about holding a piece of ancient time in your hand—and that’s exactly what Sumatran amber offers.  Formed millions of years ago in the lush, tropical forests of Sumatra, this amber often glows with rich honey, cognac, and deep dark tones.  Whether you’re a collector, a jewelry maker, or simply someone who appreciates natural beauty, Sumatran amber is both a conversation piece and a connection to Earth’s distant past.

And right now, there’s never been a better time to own one.  For a limited time, everything is 50% off, making these rare and beautiful pieces surprisingly affordable.  Opportunities like this don’t come often—once these pieces are gone, they’re gone.  Treat yourself (or someone else) to a genuine piece of ancient history at a price that makes it impossible to pass up.

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Here it is - Amphipods - As rare as it gets.
Usually I know exactly what I am looking at - while I do know this is a feather - I picked it up a year ago as a dinosaur feather. I do not have the slightest idea which it is (bird or dinosaur).

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 is a VERY unusual specimen.  It is about 2inches x 1 inch x .25 inches in size.  As you can see, this is a nest, probably a wasp or bee.  I do not know my Hymenoptera well enough to tell you wasp or bee (or what type).  I do know well enough that I have never seen such a complete comb in my life.  Once I saw a picture of Dominican amber with a comb inside, but that is it.  My guess is that there are only 2 or 3 specimens like this, anywhere in the world.  The comb structure is very evident.  As far as I can see, nothing is inside the comb.

This one is really impressive, a complete piece of amber with a bee comb, we can see clearly the comb. This piece came out from Montecristo mines, in Simojovel, Chiapas

 

 

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Here is something you almost never see — a rare tick preserved in genuine Burmese amber, beautifully shaped into a polished cabochon. Ticks are extraordinarily uncommon in amber deposits of any age, making this specimen a true collector’s prize. The tick is good sized and appears engorged, adding a dramatic and scientifically fascinating detail that immediately captures attention. Click on the image to go to the page.

Encased in glowing golden Chiapas amber from Mexico, this exceptional piece features a rare and fascinating ant-nest beetle (subfamily Paussinae, order Coleoptera)—a truly unique fossil from a tropical forest over 15 million years ago. The specimen shows the hallmark highly specialized, clubbed antennae, a defining feature of Paussine beetles.

 

A miner in an amber mine - Dominican Republic. Mining is done by hand since blasting would damage the in-situ amber.
15 Sticks per pack, $0.72 per pack!

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.

Jorge Caridad

Left:  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.

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Picture on right:  Wolfgang Weitschat, Kazimieras Mizgiris and Doug Lundberg

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