Genuine Dominican Red Amber w/ Fossil Rove Beetle (Staphylinidae) 12.5ct

Description

🪲 Insect Identification (from the photo)

Likely insect:
Rove beetle (Family: Staphylinidae)

Why this fits:

• Long, slender body

• Very short wing covers (elytra) leaving the abdomen exposed

• Curved abdomen tip

• Typical forest-floor predator, common around resin-producing trees

➡️ Rove beetles are well-known and authentic inclusions in Dominican amber, dating to the Miocene (≈15–20 million years old).

💎 Estimated Market Value

For Dominican amber with a clearly visible rove beetle inclusion, this size and preservation:

Estimated collector value:
💰 USD $80 – $150

Value depends on:

• Insect visibility and posture

• Stone polish and clarity

• Buyer type (collector vs. jewelry buyer)

📦 eBay Description (with emojis)

✨🪵 Genuine Dominican Amber with Fossil Rove Beetle Inclusion 🪵✨

📏 Stone Size: 25 × 18 × 11 mm
⚖️ Weight: 2.5 g | 12.5 carats

This authentic Dominican amber contains a naturally preserved 🪲 prehistoric rove beetle (Staphylinidae), trapped in tree resin approximately 15–20 million years ago during the Miocene period.

The elongated body and exposed abdomen of the beetle are clearly visible, making this specimen especially interesting for fossil and insect collectors. The warm golden to honey-orange amber enhances contrast and depth, giving the piece strong visual appeal.

🌴 Dominican amber is world-famous for its clarity, age, and scientifically important fossil inclusions.

🔍 Highlights:

• ✅ 100% natural Dominican amber (not copal, not synthetic)

• 🪲 Genuine fossil insect inclusion (rove beetle)

• ✨ Polished freeform stone

• 🎁 Ideal for collectors, study, or jewelry use

💎 Estimated Collector Value:
Comparable pieces typically sell for USD $80–150, depending on demand and presentation.

⏳ A true natural time capsule — one of a kind.

Complete Product Specifications

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