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 Fly tying Fly fishing glass beads Killer midge beads $13.00 Time Remaining: 27d 16h 12m Buy It Now for only: $13.00 |
 Fly Fishing Flies 12 Mercury Black Beauty Midges size 20 Beaded Trout Nymphs $7.49 Time Remaining: 6h 2m |
 120 BRASS FLY TYING BEADS 1 6 5 64 gold black copper midge assortment $4.99 Time Remaining: 20d 23h 42m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 CUSTOM BEAD HEAD MIDGE PUPA GREEN IDYLWILDE FLY SHOP FISHING FLIES $7.61 Time Remaining: 24d 20h 3m Buy It Now for only: $7.61 |
 Zebra Midge Emerger Nymph Dry Red w Clear Bead HOT TAILWATER PATTERN $6.95 Time Remaining: 17d 21h 14m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 Bead Head Zebra Midge Fly Fishing 1 Dozen Size 1820 or 22 Quality Flies $7.00 Time Remaining: 5d 6h 40m Buy It Now for only: $7.00 |
 1 dozen Zebra Midge Glass Bead 20 Nymphs Trout NR $0.01 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 19h 50m |
 Red Bead Head Midge Larva 1 doz 18 $5.00 Time Remaining: 19d 12h 20m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Black Beauty Nympth Midge sz20Black w Clear Bead HOT TAILWATER PATTERN $5.95 Time Remaining: 17d 21h 14m Buy It Now for only: $5.95 |
 Zebra Midge Red with White Wing and NICKEL BEAD HOT PATTERN $6.95 Time Remaining: 17d 21h 14m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 2 Glass Bead Zebra Midge Black 18 Midge Pupa $1.75 Time Remaining: 16d 16h 56m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 Zebra Midge sz 24 Purple with Copper Bead GUIDES HOT TAILWATER PATTERN $6.95 Time Remaining: 11d 12h 13m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 1 dozen Zebra Midge Glass Bead 22 Nymphs Trout NR $0.01 Time Remaining: 3d 19h 51m |
 Zebra Midge Emerger Nymph Dry Purple w Clear Bead HOT TAILWATER PATTERN $7.95 Time Remaining: 11d 11h 53m Buy It Now for only: $7.95 |
 2 Gold Bead Zebra Midge Red 22 Midge Pupa $1.75 Time Remaining: 13d 21h 24m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 2 Gold Bead Zebra Midge Grey Black Stripe 22 $1.75 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 17m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 2 Glass Bead Zebra Midge Red size 22 Midge Pupa Nymph $1.75 Time Remaining: 28d 22h 54m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 Fly Fishing Flies 12 beaded midges 3 colors size 20 Red Black Olive Trout Nymphs $7.49 Time Remaining: 3d 11h 44m Buy It Now for only: $8.25 |
 2 Gold Bead Zebra Midge Chartreuse 18 Midge Pupa $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 45m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 2 Gold Bead Zebra Midge Black 18 Midge Pupa $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 45m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 2 Gold Bead Zebra Midge Black 20 Midge Pupa $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 45m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 2 Glass Bead Zebra Midge Red 20 Midge Pupa Nymph $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 45m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 2 Gold Bead Zebra Midge Brown 20 Midge Pupa $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 45m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 Fly Fishing Flies 12 Mercury Black Beauty Midges size 18 Beaded Trout Nymphs $7.49 Time Remaining: 3d 11h 44m Buy It Now for only: $8.25 |
 2 Glass Bead Zebra Midge Brown 18 Midge Pupa Nymph $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 44m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 2 Glass Bead Zebra Midge Brown 20 Midge Pupa Nymph $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 44m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 Zebra Midge sz 24 Copper Bead 2 Dozen PurpleBrownRed and White $24.00 Time Remaining: 11d 12h 13m Buy It Now for only: $24.00 |
 2 Glass Bead Zebra Midge Chartreuse 18 Midge Pupa $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 44m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 Fly Fishing Flies 12 Mercury Black Beauty Midges size 20 Beaded Trout Nymphs $7.49 Time Remaining: 3d 11h 44m Buy It Now for only: $8.25 |
 CRYSTAL BEADS FLAME ORANGE MIDGE 1 16 BY UMPQUA $2.50 Time Remaining: 22d 23h 13m Buy It Now for only: $2.50 |
 2 Gold Bead Zebra Midge Red 20 Midge Pupa $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 46m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 GLASS BEAD KIT Travel Midge Set Hooks 18 24 $13.95 Time Remaining: 23d 21h 17m Buy It Now for only: $13.95 |
 2 Glass Bead Zebra Midge Olive 20 Midge Pupa Nymph $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 44m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 2 Glass Bead Zebra Midge Olive 22 Midge Pupa Nymph $1.75 Time Remaining: 28d 22h 58m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 1 dozen Zebra Midge Glass Bead 16 Nymphs Trout NR $0.01 Time Remaining: 3d 19h 48m |
 2 Glass Bead Zebra Midge Olive 18 Midge Pupa Nymph $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 44m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 2 Gold Bead Zebra Midge Chartreuse 20 Midge Pupa $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 45m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 2 Glass Bead Zebra Midge Red 18 Midge Pupa Nymph $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 45m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 2 Gold Bead Zebra Midge Olive 18 Midge Pupa $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 45m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 1 dozen Zebra Midge Glass Bead 18 Nymphs Trout NR $0.01 Time Remaining: 3d 19h 49m |
 2 Gold Bead Zebra Midge Olive 20 Midge Pupa $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 46m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 2 Gold Bead Zebra Midge Red 18 Midge Pupa $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 46m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 Zebra Midge sz 18 Gold Bead 2 Dozen PurpleBrownRed and White HOT PATTERN $24.00 Time Remaining: 11d 12h 13m Buy It Now for only: $24.00 |
 2 Glass Bead Zebra Midge Chartreuse 20 Midge Pupa $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 44m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 2 Gold Bead Zebra Midge Brown 18 Midge Pupa $1.75 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 45m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 Zebra Midge Fly Tying Kit Includes Hooks Wire Beads and Tying Instructions $3.99 Time Remaining: 4d 15m |
 GLASS BEAD KIT Deluxe Midge Set 20 Containers $22.95 Time Remaining: 16d 16h 53m Buy It Now for only: $22.95 |
 Black Bead Head Zebra Midge Trout Fly Size 14 3 Flies $3.00 Time Remaining: 26d 23h 38m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Glass Beads Midge Size Complete 17 Color Set Tyers Beads Fly Tying Brillant $32.95 Time Remaining: 11d 2h 27m Buy It Now for only: $32.95 |
 Black Bead Head Zebra Midge Trout Fly Size 16 3 Flies $3.00 Time Remaining: 26d 23h 38m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 FISHING FLIES 14s OLIVE GOLD RAINBOW BEAD HEAD BUZZERS or MIDGES 6pc $4.95 Time Remaining: 4d 1h 49m Buy It Now for only: $5.45 |
 Black Bead Head Zebra Midge Trout Fly Size 18 3 Flies $3.00 Time Remaining: 26d 23h 40m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Red Bead Head Zebra Midge Trout Fly Size 18 3 Flies $3.00 Time Remaining: 27d 1h 1m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Red Bead Head Zebra Midge Trout Fly Size 14 3 Flies $3.00 Time Remaining: 27d 1h Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Red Bead Head Zebra Midge Trout Fly Size 16 3 Flies $3.00 Time Remaining: 27d 1h 1m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
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The Age of Natural Amber Stone
Amber is millions of years old and is made up of fossilized resin of trees. It contains souvenirs from the early history of the life on the planet. Hence, it is often called as a time capsule. Even prehistoric man found this organic gem quite attractive. One can see this in the ancient beads and carvings found everywhere.
Amber is the gem that glows like honey or sun-drops. Most scientists agree that it would be unlikely to find something so ancient. Most amber is 25 to 50 million years old.
The color of amber gem varies from yellow to dark brown to almost black. Amber can also be found in green and blue-gray colors, but it is very rare. The color of amber denotes the area from where it has originated. Also one can judge the age of the amber from its colour.
Paleolithic man in Austria also used amber gemstones (45000 - 12000 B.C.). The nomadic hunters of the Mesolithic age (12000 - 4000 B.C.) used amber to hunt animals. They carved phases of the moon, hunting seasons and the animals that they hunted on amber.
The Neolithic man (4000-1900 B.C.) started using amber as decorative articles and jewels. The rich people of these societies usually owned amber jewelry and used to gift it to their friends and relatives.
Later, towards the end of the eighth century B.C. the Greeks started using amber for inlay work in gold and ivory. Romans used amber gemstone in the first century B.C to first century A.D, where they made rings and vessels out of amber.
Ancient Greeks called amber 'Elektron' - meaning 'made out of the sun'. One ancient account explains that 'amber is the juice of the setting sun that congeals in the sea, which is why it can be found on beaches.
The amber stone was mined in the mountains of Lebanon by Aftim Acra, who has a collection of amber pieces containing 700 insects, including termites, moths, caterpillars, spiders, pseudo-scorpions, and midges. Over 1,000 species of extinct insects have been found in amber.
The Baltic States and the Dominican Republic are the two main sources of amber in the market today. Amber from the Baltic is older and more valuable but amber from the Dominican Republic is more likely to have insect inclusions, which are prized by collectors.
The largest mine in the Baltic region is in Russia, west of Kaliningrad. Baltic amber is found in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Russia, and occasionally washed up on the shores of the Baltic Sea as far away as Denmark, Norway, and England. Other amber sources include Myanmar (formerly Burma), Lebanon, Sicily, Mexico, Romania, Germany, and Canada.
About the Author
Mithun Rao holds a professional degree in gemology and has spent more than 10 years in the industry. He manages his own jewelry business and takes out the free time to write and maintain his site on gemstones information and jewellery industry. Click here to read more on natural amber gemstones.
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