Amber - The Glow of Stars

"Smooth and glossy amber
rounded at my edges
so that I’m almost a circle
-Almost a cat’s eye
staring into a fire
and reflecting the dancing flames"

Amber is a tree resin that is derived from the Arabic word ambar, meaning ambergris. Amber which was historically called the “Gold of the Sea” is the world’s oldest and most desired treasure. Amber was washed up on the shores around the world in a state where its beauty was preserved. It is a symbol of protection and renewal. Throughout historical times, Amber has been illustrated as drops of the sun, tears of the gods, hardened honey, and sunlight solidified. It is heavily desired today as it was in ancient times and in the Stone Age due to its magnificent warm color and for its medicinal properties. Amber has washed on the shores thousands of years ago and upon its discovery, this yellow-gold substance was considered to be beautiful and unique, warm to the touch and light in weight!

Amber had special chemical properties in which it is electrically charged when rubbed and could ignite easily. Because of its magical and medicinal properties, amber was a rare commodity that was highly valuable which caused it to become the main export goods from the Baltic region to be traded for spices, salt, and metals. For thousands of years, this important raw material has been dubbed as the “gold of the north,” and was transported overland to various parts of the world such as Italy, Greece, the Black Sea, Syria, Egypt, and beyond.

Amber has electrostatic qualities which are considered to be one of the most effective energy healing substances for the body. It draws off toxins, pain, and disease from the body. Amber is known to be a natural healer in which its pure and medicinal properties help heal the body externally and internally by drawing humans to be closely tied to nature. Also, amber helps in healing and supporting the emotional body by drawing off the negative energies that decrease one’s optimism and drive for life, and replaces these negative emotions with empowering feelings of positivity and optimism. Amber is ideal for individuals who are battling suicidal tendencies, addictions, or who struggle with depression, and anxiety.

Because of Amber’s warm, bright energy, it promotes cheerfulness and trust, and strengthens one’s belief in higher moral beings thus, Amber has the ability to promote spirituality and devotion. Furthermore, Amber is widely used in meditation and contains meditative properties. Amber is used in meditation in which its ancient energy is released as it is touched or held in the hand during a session. It can be used to clear the mind, body, and spirit in readiness for expanding the consciousness.

Amber is worn by people who share characteristics of being strong but quiet, and are known for being "down to Earth” and affectionate. Amber is associated with the color energies of Gold. Gold color harnesses success, enthusiasm, happiness, and power. It is traditionally the color of kings, riches, and the sun.

Amber oil is made from ancient fossilized tree resin and is pressurized along with precious Agarwood for an earthy, and grounded scent. This process causes distilled Amber to be uniquely mixed with Agarwood oil that is obtained from the mystical Agarwood tree. The freshness and warmth of the aroma make it suitable for all occasions such as formal meetings, weddings, and celebrations. The amber oud oil is intended to evoke beauty and softness for women. It is also a symbol of beauty and tenderness, for increasing natural radiance and attracting lasting love. Its golden-orange color symbolizes success, enthusiasm, happiness, and power for male fragrance wearers. This amber oil is of high quality and long-lasting.

Amir Oud offers highly fragrant amber that is nicely blended with sandalwood, or agarwood and emits a warm aroma that is comforting, light and deep. Enrich yourself with the opulent depth and decadence of rich amber!