Welcome. We have spent years antiquing and collecting, and always appreciate finding an exceptional item and meeting some very nice people. We hope that you find your experience to be pleasant and you find some great treasures.

One fairly good way to determine fake amber Amber 'hot point test'. This is where the fine point of a very hot needle is put in the amber. Real amber has a piney smell (or burnt resinous smell) and fake amber can have an electrical, plastic or sweet smell to it.
 

We have spent years antiquing and collecting, and always appreciate finding an exceptional item and meeting some very nice people. I spent 26 years in the military. With some time in Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Hawaii, Alaska and a few places in the United States. Cam is from England and has lived in Ireland, Boston, New Mexico and now we reside in Colorado. There seems to be a time in your life to collect 'treasures' and a time to simplify your life and pass on some of the 'treasures'. We still enjoy the search for great things but, this is a way for us to pass on some of our finds. We hope that you find your experience to be pleasant and you find some great treasures.