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Amber, natural amber (succinite):
natural amber, subject only to mechanical treatment (for instance: grinding, cutting, turning and polishing) without any change to its natural properties. |
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Improved amber (succinite):
semi-finished products or products of Baltic amber, in which changes to its physical properties, including clarity and colour, have been artificially induced using thermal treatment. |
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Amber doublets, triplets or multi-element Baltic amber:
gemstone consisting of two or more pieces of which at least one must be natural or improved Baltic amber. A coloured layer made of durable material between the amber elements or the placement of the formed amber gemstone on a base made of another material is permitted. |
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Reconstructed (pressed) Baltic amber:
gemstone made of small amber grains and/or amber meal pressed in high temperatures and under high pressure without additional components. |
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Amber (succinite) imitations:
materials, semi-finished products or products made of substances similar in appearance to Baltic amber (succinite), but with different physical and chemical properties. Any unlabelled imitation is a forgery. |
In order to underscore or change the natural colour of amber, it is permissible to use foil or flakes made of precious metals and colour backdrops made of enamel or paint in jewellery products decorated with Baltic amber (succinite) gemstones.
