Neither Amber nor Jet are strictly crystals or gemstones in the true sense of the meaning. Amber comes from fossilized pine tree resin and Jet is formed from fossilized wood.
AMBER
Colour: Yellow, yellow-red, red, green, blue which is rare and highly sought after.
Origin of Name: The English word amber stems from the old Arabic word anbargris or ambergris
Date Discovered: At least 13,000 years ago
Mohs Hardness: 2 – 2.5
Caution: Toxic dust, fumes, possible ingestive toxicity
Where Found: Dominican Republic, Kazakhstan, Poland, Spain, USA
Chakras: Solar Plexus, Sacral
Amber is actually fossilized pine tree resin formed fifty to seventy million years ago. Often it has inclusions of insects, plant parts or air bubbles. It has strong connections to the Earth and is very grounding. Although most Amber is cloudy, this can generally be cleared by gentle heat. It stimulates intellect, is cheerful and joyful, repels spiders and is a powerful healer. It can be used to pledge vows and promises. Amber is likened to the setting sun and is thought to carry the warm sunlight energies in its depths.
Amber has electrical properties – static electricity is generated when it is rubbed. Because of this it benefits the body’s electrical systems. It improves the brain and nervous system and relieves anxiety and depression. It can enhance clarity of the mind. Wear it as jewellery for its grounding and stabilizing properties, but being such a stimulating stone, some of you may find that you cannot wear it for too long before it causes irritation or over-stimulation.
A little like coffee or caffeine, too much usage can cause chaos, bad temper or arguments. Providing you are able to use this excess energy there should be no problems. Worn as a necklace at the Throat chakra, it will help protect you while casting spells during ritual. Those able to wear Amber will find it brings patience, protection, psychic shielding, romantic love, sensuality, purification, balance, healing and calmness. It is very protective and beneficial for the mind, encouraging self-expression and a positive attitude. Its nervous energy can provide the stimulus to get things moving if there are restrictions, doubt or stagnation.
Amber can help you manifest your desires, heighten intellectual ability, clarity of thought and wisdom and relieve physical pain. It is considered a good luck charm for marriage. It can help with healing the inner child and for past life work, drawing on ancient wisdom and knowledge.
Amber absorbs and transmutes negativity, changing it into positive and bringing calm and stability. It is a good stone for those with suicidal tendencies as its uplifting energy helps to remind them of inner strength and past achievements. Keep some in the home or office to cleanse the atmosphere and environment of toxins.
Amber purifies the body, removes toxins and is beneficial for addictions, alcoholism, stress and anxiety related issues, poison, bones, heart, circulation, ears and hearing problems, endocrine system, fibromyalgia, digestion, intestines, spleen, kidneys, bladder, lungs and general healing. It can be worn to relieve tension headaches and arthritis.
JET
Colour: Black or dark brown
Origin of Name: Jet derives from the French word for the same material: jaiet
A.K.A.: Black Amber
Date Discovered: The oldest jet jewellery was found in Asturias, Spain, dating from 17,000 BC.
Where Found: Cambodia, UK
Chakras: Root
Jet is formed from fossilized wood which looks like coal. It was used as mourning jewellery in Victorian times, being considered useful for alleviating grief. It has powerful protection energies and can ward off evil, negativity and psychic attack. It can also protect against illness and violence as well as protecting the stability of your finances. It helps dispel depression and mood swings and is very calming. People who are attracted to Jet are considered old souls. Although primarily related to the Root chakra, Jet can be used on the upper chakras to help the kundalini move to the Crown chakra. If you have trouble sleeping use Jet on one side of your bed and Amber on the other.
Jet may be beneficial for colds, migraine, epilepsy, glandular problems, lymphatic system, stomach pain and menstrual cramps.
I have a beautiful set of Amber pendant and earrings which I wear very rarely as unfortunately I am one of the people who are unable to wear Amber for long. It makes me edgy and irritable, producing symptoms not unlike PMS which can be very unpleasant.
Many years ago I purchased a string of Amber beads and another of Jet. Being unable to wear the Amber by itself, I combined the two and made the above necklace of Amber and Jet including a silver pentagram and was thus able to wear it for both ritual work and for pleasure.
I hope you are more successful in being able to wear the lovely Amber on its own.
Blessed Be!
