Natural Dominican Amber Polished 15mm with parasitic wasp insect fossil

Description

Exquisite Natural Dominican Amber Polished Stone 15mm with wasp insect fossilStone size: 15x13x11mmWeight: 1.3g | 6.5caratsCertificate included: yes Stone: AMBERMetal: .925 STERLING SILVEROrigin: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC➡️ Estimated Retail Value: USD $45 – $90Sku: C-81-2246🐝 About the Insect Inclusion This specimen represents one of the tiny parasitic wasps that were abundant in tropical Miocene forests. These insects are scientifically significant because they played a vital role in controlling other insect populations, including beetles and caterpillars. 🔍 Visible Features: Slender body with a narrow “waist” — characteristic of Hymenoptera. Curved antennae clearly visible, typical of parasitic wasps. Delicate legs and folded wings preserved along the side of the body. The amber is clear and golden, providing excellent contrast for observation. 🧬 Scientific Significance: Parasitic wasps are key to understanding ancient forest ecosystems and food webs. They parasitized larvae of other insects, maintaining ecological balance. Their presence in amber helps researchers reconstruct prehistoric biological control systems. Dominican amber inclusions like this demonstrate that complex insect interactions already existed tens of millions of years ago ✨ Highlights 🌍 100% natural amber — no dyes or treatments 🪲 Real insect inclusion (exact piece in photos) 🇩🇴 Origin: Dominican Republic (Hispaniola) ⏳ Estimated age ≈ 25 million years 💎 Collector’s fossil & unique jewelry material 📸 Notes 🖼 You will receive the exact piece shown 💡 Photos taken under natural & macro lighting 🎨 Colors may vary slightly by screen & light 🛡 Care & Guarantee 🚫 Avoid chemicals & ultrasonic cleaners 🧽 Clean with a soft cloth only 📦 Store away from harder stones ✅ We sell only genuine Dominican amber — satisfaction guaranteed📝 Note: Age based on geological studies of Dominican amber. Inclusions are exactly as photographed.From the Caribbean Gemstones collection ? Genuine Larimar and Amber Jewelry handcrafted in the Dominican Republic.