How the different types of Burmese Amber are used in jewelry or other applications.
Different types of Burmese Amber are used in a variety of jewelry and other applications, depending on their properties and characteristics. Here are a few examples of how they are used:
1. Natural Amber: Natural Amber is considered the most valuable type of Burmese Amber, and is often used in high-end jewelry such as pendants, earrings, and bracelets. Due to its natural beauty, it's also used to create decorative objects, and is sought after by collectors.
2. Treated Amber: Treated Amber is often used to make less expensive jewelry, as well as decorative objects. It is also used to make beads for use in jewelry making. The color of the treated Amber can be enhanced or changed to improve its appearance, making it more appealing to buyers.
3. Reconstituted Amber: Reconstituted Amber is often used to make large or intricate pieces of jewelry or other decorative items. It is also used to make beads for use in jewelry making. It is less expensive than natural amber, but still has the appearance of natural amber.
4. Synthetic Amber: Synthetic Amber is often used to make inexpensive jewelry or other decorative items. It is also used in industrial applications such as insulation and electrical components. Because it is made from plastic, synthetic amber is not considered valuable and is not considered as true amber.
It's worth mentioning that amber has been used for centuries for other purposes than just jewelry, for example, in traditional medicine, as an insect specimen collector, and even in the production of amber resin for perfumes and other fragrances.