Amber With Inclusions

A rare look inside The International Amber Association, of which we are a certified member. The organization, now in its 11th year, is devoted to the study, preservation & education about Baltic amber. Remarks by Dr. Elzbieta Sontag, scholars & experts Wieslaw Gierlowski & Barbara Kosmowska Ceranowicz plus amber master Lucjan Myrta describes his magnificent magnum opus. Explanation of how some amber colors are formed, artworks in the new Museum of Amber, stunning footage of St. Brigid's amber altar Our Lady of Czestochowa with remarks by amber master Mariusz Drapikowski. The famous Lizard of Gdansk fossil inclusion. Whimsical amber jewelry & fashions from contemporary designers, amber artworks & amber inspired sculpture. Inside the amber artist's studio. Buying amber on Mariaska Street in Gdansk. The International Amber Association's efforts to educate the public about amber & identify & stamp out forgeries. Remarks by Dr. Ewa Wagner Wysiecka on scientific amber testing. The role of infrared spectrascopy & an explanation of "The Baltic Curve" & how this chemical signature is used to identify & authenticate Baltic amber. Professor Barbara Kosmowska Ceranowicz of Poland's Museum of the Earth discusses the traits of Baltic ambe. She explains why it is the most highly prized form of amber & specifically why it is the best choice for amber jewelry. Eva Rachon discusses amber fakes & forgeries in the marketplace & explains the unique mission of the International Amber Association & it's role in The role of over 1,000 amber studios are located in the Pomerania (Polish) amber industry, employing over 10,000 workers. The annual value of it's jewelry exports all over the world is over 300 million US dollars. Historic & beautiful Gdansk has again emerged as the center of amber production, earning the name Amber Capitol of the World. The future looks exciting indeed for those who work with, study, wear & love beautiful Baltic amber. The International Amber Association's efforts to educate the public about amber & identify & stamp out forgeries. Remarks by Dr. Ewa Wagner Wysiecka on scientific amber testing. Final remarks by world famous scholar Wieslaw Gierlowsk& photo montage