In ancient Europe, amber, known as "northern gold", was mostly owned by nobles and was the representative of European gem culture. /kloc-from the end of 0/8th century to the beginning of 0/9th century, amber became the treasure of American nouveau riche. The amber necklace worn by Mary Washington, then the first lady of the United States, is still displayed in the American History Museum. ?
1, the most amber? Amber is the lightest gem among the known gems; ? Amber is the oldest gem. Amber is a kind of gem, which has been popular for 7000 years regardless of country, culture and region. ? Amber is the most colorful but neutral gem. Amber is a gem that can be worn regardless of age and sex. ? Amber is a gem that all religions believe in. (such as Buddhism, Islam, Christianity? ) ; ? Amber is the only preserved creature in the world, which has remained intact for thousands of years. ? Amber is the only living "living fossil".
2. The representative of European gem culture? In Europe, human beings have used amber for more than 6.5438+0 million years. In the early days, Europeans used amber to worship the sun god, which is the representative of sun worship. From the Neolithic age to the pre-era, she was considered by European ancestors to have magical power, which could ward off evil spirits and protect the living and the dead. Amber is worn as amulets of various shapes. ? Amber is not only a traditional ornament worn by European nobles, but also a part of European culture. In Europe, people call amber "the gold of the north", and Europeans' fascination with amber, like China's love for jade, is the representative of European gem culture. In ancient Europe, only the royal family could own amber. Amber is used to decorate palaces and houses and become a representative of status.
3. Auspicious gemstone amber ornaments and amber beads have been unearthed in Sanxingdui site and Shang Dynasty site in China. Since the Han Dynasty, amber has been increasingly used for exorcism and decoration. In ancient China, the royal ladies regarded amber as an auspicious thing. Newborns can take refuge from disasters and live a safe life. Newcomers can stay young forever, and couples will be happy. Amber, as one of the "seven treasures of Buddhism", is regarded as an auspicious thing by Buddhist believers. Besides calming the nerves, it can ward off evil spirits and protect the body. Wear it all year round, which can calm the nerves. Ancient books such as Compendium of Materia Medica pointed out that amber can calm the five internal organs, soothe the nerves, remove blood stasis, cure poison, stop bleeding and promote granulation, and can prevent miscarriage and nourish the body.
4. Moist, subtle and meticulous gems? There are many kinds and colors of amber, and amber with different colors has different representative meanings, such as Jin Po's gathering wealth, Xuepo exorcism, Zhangpo and Miwa's medicine. Amber's color is deep and elegant, simple and subtle, so it has a reputation as a low-key aristocrat in the west.