Mexican Amber

Mexican Amber

Currently there is a cooperative of Mexican descendants of Mayan Indians, who control the extraction and marketing of this resin, which employs many indigenous families in Chiapas, the men removed the resin and polished women to achieve transparency, then the mainly sold in markets in San Cristobal.

The amber located in the area comes from the time Simojovel Tertiary with a length of 25 million years. In this town draws about 292 kilos per month, equivalent to 90% of the extraction of the product in the country.

Dated November 15, 2000, is published in the Official Journal of the Federation (Mexico) the general statement of protection of designations of origin "Amber of Chiapas." 

The mines of Chiapas, Mexico, producing high-quality amber in transparency brightness and hardness, also get gems that contain insects, bits of wood and even remains of animals that are trapped and fossilized THROUGH process 15-30000000 years.

Esoteric properties. The amber possesses extraordinary magical healing power, perhaps because of its ability to electrified or its exotic aroma. The ancient Chinese considered it a sacred stone that contains the essence of life. Some esoteric traditions believe that the amber is endowed with protective power against witchcraft or "bad vibes", in addition to seeking friendship, companionship, power, success, money, love, sex is used as an amulet.

It is important to note that having the characteristic amber to store energy, both positive and negative, can not be touched by another person other than the owner.