Curious About Amber? A Beginner Talks with an Amber Expert

Meet Mark.

He’s never bought amber before—but after stumbling across one of our live YouTube streams, he had questions. From glowing blue amber to fossils from the time of the dinosaurs, he wanted to know: Is this stuff real? Is it worth collecting? And what’s an ENHYDRO?

So, Mark reached out—and we had a conversation.

🧠 Mark: “I saw your stream… what exactly

is

Myanmar amber?”

Me (Amber Expert):

Great question. Myanmar amber is fossilized tree resin from around 100 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period—the time of the dinosaurs. It’s one of the only types of amber that reliably contains insects, spiders, and even rare fossils like scorpion tails and ticks. Most of what you see on our site is museum-grade Myanmar amber, which means it’s scientifically valuable and crystal clear.

📌 Every piece we sell comes with a certificate of authenticity and an info card, just like this one:

“Cretaceous Amber – 100 million years old – Myanmar Origin”

You can browse our available pieces at AmberBugs.com.

🎨 Mark: “What were those posters you were unveiling? They looked amazing!”

Me:

Oh yeah—those are part of our new educational amber poster series. We just launched several new ones, including:

• The Formation of Blue Amber

  
  

  (explains how forest fire smoke chemically changed yellow resin into rare blue amber)

• The Formation of Green Amber

  
  

  (details how saplings under 20 years old produce green-hued resin)

• The Many Colors of Amber

  
  

  (shows the full range: yellow, red, green, blue, butterscotch, ENHYDRO, and more)

They’re beautifully illustrated and perfect for collectors or classrooms. They’re available now for just $16–20 at AmberBugs.com/posters.

🕷️ Mark: “So… how do you even know what’s inside the amber?”

Me:

During the livestreams, we unbox amber pieces one by one and use a microscope camera to zoom in on the inclusions. Viewers can see everything live—like a wasp with its stinger out, a perfectly preserved spider, or even a snail, which is crazy rare.

🔎 Want to see a museum-grade scorpion tail? We had one go live for $55 last week, and it was better than anything in my personal collection. It sold in seconds!

We always announce what insect is inside, and we guide you through how to identify key traits—like antenna length, leg shape, or wing structure. It’s like a fossil lesson and a treasure hunt.

💧 Mark: “Someone in the chat mentioned ENHYDROs. What’s that?”

Me:

ENHYDROs are amber pieces with trapped water bubbles inside—sometimes air, sometimes liquid. They formed when rainwater or moisture got sealed in the resin 100 million years ago. Occasionally, those bubbles can move when you tilt the piece. They’re extremely collectible.

💡 Not all ENHYDROs are visible to the naked eye. Some are microscope-only, but when you catch one moving, it’s magic.

We label ENHYDRO pieces clearly in our store and showcase them during livestreams whenever they appear.

❓ Mark: “Are there fake amber pieces out there?”

Me:

Absolutely—and tons of them. Especially on big sites like Amazon or Etsy. Fake amber is usually plastic with a bug glued inside. You can often tell because:

• It doesn’t glow under UV light

• The insect looks too perfect or centered

• The surface feels like resin or epoxy, not fossil

On our stream, we show a UV test live so you can see how real amber fluoresces and fakes don’t. Everything at AmberBugs.com is authentic and sourced with care.

📦 Mark: “Do you ship internationally?”

Me:

Yep—we ship worldwide! U.S. shipping is $5, and international is usually around $25. We include tracking and secure packaging with every order.

🧬 Mark: “Wait, did you say you can extract DNA from amber?”

Me:

Yes—but it’s not quite like Jurassic Park. Scientists have recovered degraded DNA from amber fossils, but it’s incomplete. Technology isn’t there yet to rebuild a dinosaur from it—but one day? Who knows.

We also talked about ancient air bubbles. Scientists have tested air trapped in amber and found it had higher oxygen levels than today’s atmosphere. Pretty mind-blowing stuff.

🛒 Mark: “Okay, where do I start?”

Me:

If you’re new to collecting, I recommend starting with a $55 Myanmar amber piece with a clear insect—like a beetle, wasp, or ant. They’re affordable, genuine, and often include flow lines or even ENHYDROs. You can check them out here:

👉 Museum-Grade Amber Fossils – Shop Now

Or if you want something special, check the livestream schedule on our homepage to catch the next unboxing and maybe even claim one live.

📷 Bonus: “Can I see the posters and fossils again?”

You bet—here are some customer-favorite shots from the stream:

🖼️ [Insert 2-3 images here: blue amber poster, green amber poster, and a close-up fossil insect]

(Optional captions: “The Formation of Blue Amber – Available now”, “100-million-year-old spider in Myanmar amber”, etc.)

Final Thoughts

If you’re ready to get started, or want to see what’s new, head over to AmberBugs.com and explore our collection. New pieces drop every week—and you might just get lucky with a rare ENHYDRO or a museum-grade scorpion tail