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archer · 19th July 2015, 09:18 PM

Hi,
Nice, I'd bet when tested properly it will be the real ancient Amber. Best to have a jeweler test it. "Young" Amber is resin and when rubbed hard will smell piney
True amber will withstand a drop of nail polish remover left on it's surface for a minute or so, the resin will soften and smear. Photo of one I found. see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...733#post180733

19th July 2015, 09:18 PM	#4
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Amber Hilt? Hi, Nice, I'd bet when tested properly it will be the real ancient Amber. Best to have a jeweler test it. "Young" Amber is resin and when rubbed hard will smell piney True amber will withstand a drop of nail polish remover left on it's surface for a minute or so, the resin will soften and smear. Photo of one I found. see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...733#post180733 Attached Images