The Sunlit Resin

Amber is not a mineral at all, but fossilised tree resin — organic material that has hardened over millions of years. Its warm, glowing colour and occasional trapped inclusions (insects, plant matter) have made it prized since antiquity.

Gemologically, amber is described as transparent to translucent, with a resinous luster — qualities that shape how it catches and carries light once cut. Its colour comes from organic compounds formed during fossilisation, and its relative softness means it's best suited to pendants, earrings, or decorative pieces rather than rings worn daily.

Where Amber Comes From

Folklore and Healing Traditions

Amber has held a place in decorative arts, folklore, and crystal-healing traditions across cultures for centuries. Those drawn to this dimension of the stone often choose it for its colour and character as much as for any tradition attached to it — a personal, rather than prescriptive, choice.

How Amber Is Graded

Quality in amber is generally assessed across colour, clarity, cut, and carat weight — with colour and overall character typically the dominant factors in value.

What a Lab Report Confirms

A lab report identifies the species, describes colour, and discloses any treatment. Amber is sometimes heat-treated or pressed ("ambroid") to clarify or fuse smaller pieces — always ask whether a piece is natural or reconstructed.

Natural, Ethical, Jaipur-Sourced

Every amber in the Paraiso Jewels vault is described accurately as to its natural or treated status on its label. We source through Jaipur's gem market — one of the world's oldest and most concentrated coloured-stone trading centres — and our stones can be verified at GTL Jaipur, the region's principal gem testing authority.

On request, each piece can be accompanied by documentation covering weight, dimensions, and treatment status. If you have questions about the origin or treatment of a specific stone, contact us via WhatsApp or email and we'll provide full details.