Frequent Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to wear the necklace all the time including when my child sleeps?
We ask you take the necklace off whenever your child is not supervised, this includes sleeping. Amber products are made from small parts and this can result in a choking hazard therefore we must advise not suitable for under 36 months.
How long will my necklace last?
The teething necklaces are specifically designed for use with children and are therefore extremely durable. With the right care, one necklace will last and become a treasured heirloom to pass down in the family.
My child wants to chew on the necklace, is this OK?
No, the necklace is made for wearing, not for chewing. The easiest solution is to tuck it under their clothing and the necklace will quickly assume body temperature and the child will ignore it. The length of the necklace should is designed to be short enough not to be able to put the necklace in the child's mouth.
What is amber made from?
Amber is not a stone and therefore warm to the touch, as well as very comfortable and light to wear. What is the key ingredient in amber? The Baltic amber-succinite - is fossilised resin produced by plants 40 – 50 million years ago. In nature the resin would have been used by plants as an antibiotic against viruses, a substance healing cuts or a plaster for wound dressing. Now fossilised, its healing properties have been captured and are release once the resin has been warmed by the skin.
What research has been done on Amber?
The active ingredient in Baltic amber is succinic acid, which was analysed by the pioneer of modern bacteriology and Nobel-prize winner Robert Koch (1886). He confirmed its positive influences and discovered that there is no risk of the accumulation of surplus amounts of succinic acid in the human organism. Recent scientific research has also proved that succinic acid has a very positive influence on the human organism, it strengthens the body, improves immunity, the course of energy-related processes and the balance of acids. Current research shows that the micronization of amber improves its assimilation by the stress-weakened organism of the contemporary man. The unfavorable environmental conditions prevailing today block the natural flow of energy-related processes in cells. Blocks affect cellular metabolism and significantly weaken the immune system, but the natural energy of amber is able to stimulate its renewal. Amber is not clinically proven, therefore we can not make any claims about it. All amber retailers should adhere to this.
Where else in nature is succinic acid found?
Succinic acid is found in many contemporary plants and is a common and indispensable food ingredient. However, deficiencies of succinic acid are frequent as it is rather rarely found in nature. Even unripe gooseberries and rhubarb stalks, which are the richest in the acid, contain a thousand times less of the acid that the Baltic amber- succinite.
How is amber collected?
Even though many methods of amber production have been used throughout history, and those introduced in the last century were very perspective and efficient, collecting of amber pieces from the shore remains the most popular and lasting. Even today amber hunters (about 30 persons) on the shore of the Baltic Sea near Karkl? or Melnrag?, if the cast of the net is successful, can catch 30-50 kg of amber.
Who can wear them?
They and are ideal for both girls and boys to wear.
What sizes are the necklaces?
The necklaces are made with rounded smooth beads (not splintered amber beads which are not suitable as a teething necklace) and the bead size ranges from 2-6mm and measure 30-36cm in length.
What colours are available?
The colours you can choose from are yellow, white, honey, cognac, dark cognac, green, cherry and multi-coloured The colours may vary slightly from the photo due to the natural variations in amber and each necklace is a one off.
Can I give one as a gift?
Yes, they are a worthwhile investment as a treasured family heirloom to pass down from generation to generation. These necklaces also make wonderful luxury gifts for special events such as birthdays and name days. All are provided in handmade organza gift bags.