Ive seen amber sold by street vendors for much cheaper, why is that?
Dont be taken advantage of by street vendors or dealers who peddle artificial or reconstituted amber! Amber is a rare and much desired commodity; therefore it is by nature rather expensive. This is why there is an extensive black market for counterfeit amber that is in reality constructed from plastic polymers or is reconstituted in a chemical process involving the pressing of amber shavings left over from the construction of genuine amber jewelry and art. Amber that is made of plastic polymers is all but worthless, and amber that is artificially created from pressing reconstituted amber does not retain value and should not be considered an investment. Ambers value is derived from its rarity and natural beauty; reconstituted amber that is artificially created is neither rare, nor natural. AmberRuta does not sell anything that is artificial or reconstituted; we deal exclusively with gem-quality amber of the highest distinction and quality.
