Journal
Journal
Notes from the bench, amber guides and care advice.
From the bench: how a strand is born
The twelve steps from rough stone to finished strand.
Caring for amber: the do’s and don’ts
Perfume, seawater, ultrasonic cleaners… Simple habits that lengthen the life of your amber.
33 or 99: what the count changes
What the number of beads changes, and which strand suits whom.
How to tell if amber is genuine
Weight, warmth, scent and the salt-water test — what you can check at home.