I still remember when Jurassic Park was released and John Hammond's mosquito-topped cane.    At the time I was already obsessed with dinosaurs, reptiles, insects, rock collections, medicinal plants, and any other natural curiosities.  Much of my time was spent learning about natural history or keeping exotic animals in the pet room my parents let me have.   Once I was in college and graduate school, my passion for the natural world deepened.  My collections like the exotic animals and fossils had to be put on hold for several years due to work, travel, and eventually even more school.  After settling down I purchased some amber because I had always wanted some with an insect in it.  One thing lead to another and now I want to make amber and other curiosities available to anyone interested!

Holding a piece of polished amber with insect inclusions is a tangible window into natural history.  Many of the insects are not identified yet and there is a real sense of discover into ancient worlds.  I found it important to continue the work Chase started because it improves the lives of countless people in Chiapas through amber as well. When you buy amber from this unique business, the money  goes to supporting over a dozen families in Chiapas who rely on amber for their entire livelihood.