[Jewelry making - Article 00332] - [Orchid] Purchasing and Working with Amber

[Tamra M. Gentry]

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    I've read some of the really interesting past threads about the
    history, identification and purchasing of amber. However, unless I
    wasn't thorough and if my memory serves me correctly, the last good
    bit of information I found with regard to a source was dated 2003.
    Does anyone know of any current, reputable vendors from which I can
    buy some genuine amber-particularly the red or "cherry" amber? 

    Also, I know it's pretty soft and I've never worked with it before,
    so any general tips for setting it and for cleaning/polishing a
    finished piece? 

Thanks in advance.
Tamra Gentry
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