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Authentic Baltic Amber With Fossil Insect - 44 Million Years Old
These are polished pieces of 44 to 48 million year old Baltic amber, each of which is guaranteed to contain at least one insect. Most specimens contain flies of the order Diptera, though beetles (order Coleoptera), spiders (order Araneae), wasps (order Hymenoptera), and plant debris can also be found.
You will receive one piece of amber with your order. The photos are representative of the specimen(s) you will receive, but do not picture the exact one(s). Quantity discounts are available.
As a reminder, most inclusions in Baltic amber are extremely small so magnification will be needed to make out much detail. These bulk pieces do NOT include the individually macro photography provided with most of our individually sold pieces.
You will receive one piece of amber with your order. The photos are representative of the specimen(s) you will receive, but do not picture the exact one(s). Quantity discounts are available.
As a reminder, most inclusions in Baltic amber are extremely small so magnification will be needed to make out much detail. These bulk pieces do NOT include the individually macro photography provided with most of our individually sold pieces.
About Baltic Amber
Baltic amber is a fossilized tree resin renowned for its clarity, warm golden hues, and especially its well-preserved inclusions, particularly insects and other small organisms. Formed approximately 44-55 million years ago during the Eocene epoch, Baltic amber originates from vast forests that once covered parts of Northern Europe, mainly around the Baltic Sea region. Countries like Lithuania, Poland, and Russia (notably the Kaliningrad region) are known for large deposits of this amber, which erodes from sediment layers and can be found washed up along the shores.
One of Baltic amber's most fascinating features is its preservation of ancient life, offering a detailed snapshot of Eocene ecosystems. Resin trapped insects, spiders, and other small creatures in its sticky substance, protecting their bodies in stunning, three-dimensional detail.
Buyer Beware: The market is flooded with fake amber, which is often plastics with insects embedded in it. The insect inclusions in amber are almost always tiny. Larger insects are able to struggle free and are not preserved. If you see something that looks too good to be true, it often is. Make sure to buy from a reputable dealer.
Baltic amber is a fossilized tree resin renowned for its clarity, warm golden hues, and especially its well-preserved inclusions, particularly insects and other small organisms. Formed approximately 44-55 million years ago during the Eocene epoch, Baltic amber originates from vast forests that once covered parts of Northern Europe, mainly around the Baltic Sea region. Countries like Lithuania, Poland, and Russia (notably the Kaliningrad region) are known for large deposits of this amber, which erodes from sediment layers and can be found washed up along the shores.
One of Baltic amber's most fascinating features is its preservation of ancient life, offering a detailed snapshot of Eocene ecosystems. Resin trapped insects, spiders, and other small creatures in its sticky substance, protecting their bodies in stunning, three-dimensional detail.
Buyer Beware: The market is flooded with fake amber, which is often plastics with insects embedded in it. The insect inclusions in amber are almost always tiny. Larger insects are able to struggle free and are not preserved. If you see something that looks too good to be true, it often is. Make sure to buy from a reputable dealer.
$15
Quantity Discounts
3 to 9 Pieces
$12.50
10+ Pieces
$10
TYPE
Baltic Amber With Insect
SPECIES
Various
AGE
Eocene (~44 Million Years Old)
LOCATION
Kaliningrad, Russia
AMBER SIZE
Range 4mm - 30mm wide
INSECT SIZE
Range 1mm - 4mm wide
PRODUCT ID
P-1147
