There, several shops sell amber jewelry. Amber is fossilized pine resin dating from 40-million to 55-million years ago. It's often called "Lithuanian gold" or "Baltic gold." ...

Works by Lithuanian artists are hung on the gallery’s wall, and there is amber jewelry displayed in a glass case. Amber is plentiful on the Baltic coast of Lithuania, Narbutis said.

Where to buy amber Amber Gallery (Gintaro Galerija), Pamario 20, Nida (00370 59 52573, info@ambergallery.lt, www.ambergallery.lt). The workshop is open 10am to 12noon and 5pm to 7pm.