Baltic amber in tensor settings
Amber is the only material in the ROYAL TERRAline that is not a mineral. It is fossil resin from the Baltic region, formed from coniferous trees, that lay in the earth and the sea for tens of millions of years. It is light and warm to the touch, and inside you can often see tiny air bubbles or traces of plants. In this collection, we set it in tensor geometry.
We polish the amber by hand, piece by piece. Its shade and interior always vary, which is why no two amulets or two pairs of earrings ever turn out identical.
Amulets and earrings in the collection
For now, there are two forms of jewelry, each in three metal versions:
- Tensor amulets in the form of the Royal Cubit (144 MHz), with an outer diameter of 26 mm. The setting holds a composition of minerals with Baltic amber, visible from both sides.
- Tensor earrings in the form of the Lost Cubit (177 MHz), approximately 16.5 mm in diameter. They are sold as a pair.
The settings are made of gold-plated copper or platinum-plated or gold-plated 925 silver. Platinum gives a cool, silvery color, while gold brings out the warmth of the amber.
How to choose amber jewelry
Start with the form. The 26 mm amulet is a distinct centerpiece, worn on a chain or cord. The earrings, approximately 16.5 mm in diameter, are more understated and show off the amber itself beautifully.
Then the metal. Copper comes only gold-plated, 925 silver comes gold-plated or platinum-plated, and the silver versions have solid silver beneath the plating. The color is determined by the plating: platinum creates a cool contrast with the honey-toned amber, while gold blends with it most seamlessly.
Amber symbolism in tradition
Baltic amber is sometimes called the Sun Stone or the Gold of the Baltic. In the tradition of working with stones, it is associated with fire, warmth and the energy of the Sun, and the fact that it is a resin rather than a mineral is considered the source of its living vibration. According to this tradition, it is associated with the solar plexus chakra (self-confidence, willpower) and the sacral chakra (creativity, passion).
How to care for amber
Amber is the softest material in the entire ROYAL TERRA line. Its hardness is 2 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale, roughly the same as a fingernail, so it scratches easily, and solvents can permanently dull its surface.
- take your jewelry off before sleeping, bathing and exercising,
- keep it away from perfume, deodorant, alcohol and acetone,
- don’t put it in an ultrasonic cleaner or hot water,
- store it separately, not together with harder stones,
- clean it with a dry, soft cloth.
Frequently asked questions
How is amber different from natural stones?
Amber is not a mineral but fossilized tree resin. That is why it is lighter, warmer to the touch and much softer than crystals or tourmaline. Baltic amber is known as succinite.
Is amber jewelry delicate?
It needs more care than jewelry with hard stones. For everyday wear, the most important things are avoiding perfume and alcohol-based products and taking it off before sleeping and exercising.
What metals are the settings made of?
Gold-plated copper and platinum-plated or gold-plated 925 silver. Over time, the plating may wear at the edges, especially with daily wear.
What are the Royal Cubit and the Lost Cubit?
They are two forms of tensor geometry used in VEL LEES jewelry, tuned in the tensor tradition to 144 MHz (Royal Cubit) and 177 MHz (Lost Cubit). The amulets in this collection take the form of the Royal Cubit, and the earrings the form of the Lost Cubit.
Do two pieces look the same?
No. Each piece has a different shade and a different inner pattern, so the photos show the general look, not the specific piece you will receive.
VEL LEES products are jewelry and objects of a symbolic nature. The properties attributed to them are based on esoteric and numerological traditions, not on documented scientific research. They do not replace medical or psychological care.
