The Amber Journal
Fall Wardrobe: How to Refresh Your Jewelry Box for the Season
Honey and cognac Baltic amber matches the autumn palette naturally — here is how to start refreshing your jewelry box for fall.
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From the Sorting Table to the Finished Piece: How Amber Is Selected
Before a stone becomes a pendant or a chess piece it has to pass the sorting table — the most underrated step in the KIZIMA® workshop.
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Amber Games Collection: Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, and Dominoes for the Collector
A look at KIZIMA®'s handmade Baltic amber games collection — chess, checkers, backgammon, and dominoes, each piece cut and polished by hand in Brooklyn.
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The Amber Wardrobe: Building a Collection Piece by Piece
A closing thought on building an amber collection slowly and intentionally, one piece at a time.
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Sourcing Amber Responsibly: What 'Ethical' Means for a Fossil
Amber doesn't get mined the way most gems do — here's what responsible sourcing actually looks like for a fossil resin.
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Amber Brooches: A Small History of a Fastening Stone
Before amber was set into rings and pendants, it fastened cloaks and collars — the brooch is one of its oldest jewelry forms.
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The Buying Guide: How to Choose Your First Piece of Amber Jewelry
New to amber? Here's the short version of everything we've covered this month, distilled into one starting guide.
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Small Amber Objects: Bookends, Boxes, and Desk Pieces
Not everything we make is meant to be worn — amber carved into small objects brings the same warmth to a desk or shelf.
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Amber at Sea: Sailors, Ports, and a Stone That Floats in Saltwater
Amber is one of the only gems light enough to float in saltwater — a fact that shaped centuries of Baltic maritime life.
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