Exotic harvestmen once lived in Europe

A German-Bulgarian research team led by SNSB paleontologist Christian Bartel has discovered a new species of harvestman in 35-million-year-old Ukrainian and Baltic amber. The animal is related to ...
Newsday

Finding happiness in amber: On Germany's Baltic coast, people go hunting for the precious pieces

DAHME, Germany — Axel Kramer knows exactly where to find amber. He walks down the boardwalk of the village of Dahme on the German Baltic coast, checks the wind and the surf, looks at the different ...
The Peninsula Qatar

Polish designers give ancient amber a modern twist

Long coveted for its golden colour, scientific value and alleged healing properties, young Polish jewellers are transforming ...
Reuters

Jewels of the East Brings Baltic Amber Jewelry and Kashmiri Shawls to New York Holiday Shoppers

NEW YORK, NY, December 11, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Jewels of the East, opens new tab, a New York–based online boutique founded in 2013, is presenting its latest collection of Baltic amber jewelry, ...
Orlando Sentinel

Finding happiness in amber: On Germany’s Baltic coast, people go hunting for the precious pieces

DAHME, Germany (AP) — Axel Kramer knows exactly where to find amber. Rome’s Colosseum gets a fresh look that recreates the footprints of long-gone columns Hawaii by night: As soon as the sun sets, ...
Arizona Daily Star

Finding happiness in amber: On Germany's Baltic coast, people hunt for precious pieces

Axel Kramer knows exactly where to find amber. He walks down the boardwalk of the village of Dahme on the German Baltic coast, checks the wind and the surf, looks at the different kinds of mussels and ...