Between history and modernity
Amber has inspired people since the earliest times. In the Palaeolithic it was used to make all kinds of ornaments, including amulets and artefacts. In the ancient world it appeared in legends, local stories and religious rites. Thanks to its charm it has inspired jewellers for more than 3,000 years, and Poland is now the world leader in the production of amber jewellery, which is very popular in Europe, America and Asia.
Amber has been firmly rooted in the Polish jewellery tradition for centuries, because as much as 90% of the world’s deposits of this fossil are found near our borders. These are Baltic amber deposits, found above all in the Kaliningrad Oblast (Russia), but also in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Ukraine and Poland.
The perception of amber has changed over the centuries. At first it was an extremely important element of ornaments and sacred art, including the cult of the dead. Over time, fashions, shapes, sizes and the popularity of designs changed. As a result, society’s view of this fossil changed too. Many young people in particular stereotypically associate amber with old-fashioned “granny” design or unprestigious trinkets. This view is completely wrong. Why?
Every piece of amber is unique, each with a different shape, shade and form. This makes it popular with jewellery artists. Combined with various decorative or precious stones, such as turquoise, moonstone or pearls, it can make a beautiful ornament or a unique gift. All amber nuggets go very well with silver, gold and other metals. All this gives artists plenty of scope, and lets buyers of amber jewellery feel they own an exceptional product. Importantly, besides being decorative, these products are also a sound investment.
We are proud that our Amber Museum is one of those unique places that combines history and tradition with the latest trends and inspirations, we are glad that our activities contribute to sensitizing people to the beauty of amber, the variety of its forms and colours. Because there are no two blocks of identical shape or colour, each exhibit presented is unique and unique. In our resources you can find stones in various shades – from dairy to yellow to dark oranges and reds. Enthusiasts of history and archeology will find amber lumps with animal or plant remains, as well as minerals with minerals from prehistoric eras (so-called inclusions).
Therefore, we cordially invite you to visit our museum and gallery, where you can find both unique jewellery inspired by current trends in fashion jewellery, as well as the classic with timeless designs. In addition, in addition to jewellery, we also offer original products of daily use and works of amber art.
You are warmly invited!
