What are the differences between beeswax and amber?

Precious items are becoming more and more common in modern people's lives, especially some traditional jewelry items have become people's darlings. For example, beeswax and amber are very popular among people and their value is also very high. They are regarded as collectibles by many people. Beeswax and amber have some similarities, but also have great differences. Let’s take a look at the differences between beeswax and amber.

1. Beeswax is opaque. Ordinary amber is transparent, but beeswax is opaque. Its color is like honey and it has a waxy luster and texture, so it is called "beeswax". The only common colors are yellow and brown. Colored beeswax is extremely rare, and if it is available, the price will definitely be over ten thousand yuan. Ordinary amber is transparent.

2. The price of beeswax is higher than that of ordinary amber. Since beeswax has only been popular in recent decades, unlike other ambers, it has been popular for many years. In addition, the formation time of beeswax is longer than that of ordinary amber, so the amount of beeswax is relatively small. According to the principle of scarcity, beeswax is much more expensive than ordinary amber. For example, a string of 12 beads of beeswax bracelet costs between 2,000 and 6,000 yuan, while an amber bracelet of the same grade only costs 1,000 to 2,000 yuan.

3. Generally, amber will become transparent after being worn for a long time. Nowadays, many businessmen use cheap "bone amber" that appears to have many impurities inside and is yellow with white to impersonate beeswax. This kind of amber is very low-grade and will slowly become transparent after being worn for a long time. However, the luster of beeswax will become brighter and brighter after being worn for a long time. The internal structure does not change, and the outer layer will gradually produce patina.

4. Beware of foreign beeswax. Some merchants sell yellow amber with white silk under the banner of overseas beeswax such as "Russian beeswax" and "Baltic beeswax", deceiving customers into thinking it is beeswax. However, real beeswax is mostly old goods and generally has a good patina. Domestic beeswax is mainly produced in Fushun, China. It feels slightly harder than ordinary amber, has a bright yellow color, and contains silk inside.

5. Check the gem certificate. Generally, precious gems nowadays will have a gem certificate, which clearly indicates the material of the jewelry and other notes. You can ask the boss for it when buying.