Amber is the hardened resin of coniferous trees that flourished millions of years ago. Amber is often described as fossilized resin and can be found in beautiful translucent Colors ranging primarily from deep red to yellow. Since long amber has been used as a natural amulet or in religious ceremonies as purification incense. Beads of amber are supposed to prevent sore throats and goiters, and yellow amber is said to act against jaundice.