Spiders in amber
Updated: Sep 14
Spiders are diverse in amber, as are their molts. Spiders are a highly sought-after species in amber by collectors. This collection highlights the best spiders we have found in amber.
12) Full body male boxing spider
Origin: Dominican Republic
Age: ~15–20 million years
Geologic Period: Miocene
Large, clear, elegant spider in amber.
11) Full spider in Silver ring.
Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar
Age: ~98–100 million years
Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous
This is a Museum-Grade spider, in clear yellow amber. Set in a .925 silver ring.
10) Mating pair of spiders.
Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar
Age: ~98–100 million years
Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous
These spiders mated and then rolled over in satisfaction, into the amber. [Shop Spiders in Amber Here]
9) Spider with clear eyes.
Origin: Dominican Republic
Age: ~15–20 million years
Geologic Period: Miocene
This spider has very clear eyes and face when magnified.
8) Spider with large fangs in cabochon.
Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar)
Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar
Age: ~98–100 million years
Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous
Spider and fly in cabochon. The spider has large clear fangs, and long legs.
7) Spider and it's molt.
Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar)
Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar
Age: ~98–100 million years
Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous
This spider molted, and then promptly fell into amber with it's molt.
6) Spider attacking an ant.
Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar)
Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar
Age: ~98–100 million years
Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous
This is a large spider, attacking a female warrior ant. This is a great piece showing the predatory behavior of spiders. Both insects are clearly preserved.
5) Spider with three very clear eyes.
Provenance: Dominican Amber, Palo Quemado
Origin: Dominican Republic
Age: ~15–20 million years
Geologic Period: Miocene
This little spider has three clearly visible eyes. They look good for hunting.
4) Strange arachnid.
Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar)
Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar
Age: ~98–100 million years
Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous
Unusual species with lots of appendages coming off of the forelegs. Rare
3) Spider with very clear face, fangs, and palps.
Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Provenance
Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar
Age: ~98–100 million years
Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous
Great spider face in amber. Near perfect preservation.
2) Full body spider in cabochon.
Provenance: Dominican Amber, Palo Quemado
Origin: Dominican Republic
Age: ~15–20 million years
Geologic Period: Miocene
This spider was preserved in it's entirety. Highly detailed.
1) Tarantula molt in cabochon.
Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Provenance
Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar
Age: ~98–100 million years
Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous
This spider molt shows amazing fangs. Lots more detail. Great under the microscope.
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