SAEDNEWS: An elderly woman in southeastern Romania discovered a 3.5-kilogram stone in a riverbed—one of the largest untouched pieces of amber in the world. The stone she brought home for practical use astonishingly carries a $1.1 million price tag.
According to the History and Culture Service of Saed News, amber is a natural tree resin that has existed for millions of years. Over time, this highly sticky substance hardens into a warm, durable material that is recognized as a gemstone. In Romania, pieces of amber can be found near the village of Colți, along the sandy banks of the Buzău River.
This amber, known as “Romanite,” is famed for its range of colors, particularly its striking red hues, and is now highly valuable.
The river had long been a target for jewel thieves, but one piece survived their raids, discovered by an elderly woman living in Colți. Apparently, she did not realize the significance of her find. After her death in 1991, the person who inherited her home grew suspicious of the stone, which had been used merely as a decorative holder.
Once it became clear that this was no ordinary stone, it was sold to the Romanian government for evaluation by experts at the Krakow Historical Museum in Poland. According to these specialists, the amber is likely between 38 and 70 million years old, making its discovery significant both scientifically and for museum collections.
Classified as a national treasure of Romania, the piece has been preserved at the Buzău County Museum since 2022.
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