Dear Spazzy-

We at Amberjewelry.com sell certified amber. We have been members of
the Amber Association for years, and companies who get the certificate
we have- only us and one other company (wholesale only) in the entire
United States, have to be vetted by the board, voted on, provide
letters of recommendation from board members, etc.

If you would take the time to read the text of the certificate which is
posted online, you will see exactly what is meant by this. It means we
purchase amber jewelry only from certified companies that undergo
rigorous testing & adhere to International Amber Association standards,
period. Nor do we sell "ambroid" or pressed amber.

What "law" do you mean-some kind of amber police? If there is such a
thing, the Amber Association is it.

We do not "easily get through by selling fakes and not get into
trouble" & I can't say I appreciate the innuendo.

You will find many companies who make up little "this is genuine amber"
pieces of paper, however, we are not one of them.

You should take the time to acquaint yourself about the International
Amber Association, it is an interesting organization composed of
scientists, producers, designers, etc. and it took us a very long time
to EARN this certification.

Cordially, Holly




wrote:
On this website that sells Amber jewelry.. it says they are
"certified"
Members of the International Amber Association. does this mean that
they, by LAW, have to sell only genuine amber and prove its real from
where they get it from? or can they easily get through by selling
fakes
and not get into trouble. does this mean they are overlooked to make
sure they're selling real stuff?



how does this kind of thing work anyway? are these really legit and
do
they really mean anything, or just some simple association to be
apart
of, and nothing that impressive?



heres more information from their site:



"Andzia receives her Certificate of Recommendation from the
International Amber Association from Association President, Mariuscz
Gliwinscy at Amberif 2002."
More about it he http://www.amberjewelry.com/Certification.htm