Origin — Origin


Amber was formed in forests approximately 40 million years ago or more.

It is tree resin that dripped to the ground and eventually solidified within sediment.

Over a long period, in an environment cut off from air and water, the resin slowly fossilized.

During this process, its transparency, color tones, and light reflection diversified, resulting in the amber we see today.

Structure — Structure


Amber is not a mineral; it is a fossilized organic resin.

Its main components are naturally occurring high molecular compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, with a hardness of about 2 to 3.

Over time, its molecular structure stabilizes, transforming into a lustrous solid.

The color varies depending on the origin and environment, ranging from golden to reddish-brown, and even greenish.

Fossilization — The Process of Fossilization


When fresh resin falls to the ground and is covered by earth and water, oxidation and decomposition are suppressed.

Over tens of millions of years, due to pressure and temperature changes, the resin undergoes repeated molecular rearrangements and transforms into amber.

Air bubbles, plant fragments, and insects trapped inside preserve valuable information as records of the ancient forest.

Such specimens also contribute to research in paleoecology and understanding climate change.

Scientific Value


Amber is a natural time capsule that has sealed ancient ecosystems in their "original form."

Specimens containing insects, in particular, are important resources for studying extinct species and understanding evolutionary lineages.

Furthermore, organic chemical analysis can be used to estimate the tree species and environmental conditions of that time.

Amber is a scientific and aesthetic presence standing at the crossroads of life and time.

In Spinos — As the light that remains in stone


At Spinos, we aim for designs that allow as much light as possible to pass through, so as not to diminish the profound depth hidden within the amber.

We design the setting to be understated, so that the air and shadows encapsulated within the resin layers are visible as they are.

Amber is the memory of tree resin that flowed tens of millions of years ago, and each piece is a unique, miniature landscape.

We hope you will quietly gaze at the layers and bubbles that emerge as light passes through, as if peering into the ancient forest of a bygone era.

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