Amberina

/ˌæbəˈriːnə/ noun

Definition

A type of decorative glassware with an amber-to-clear gradient coloring, developed in the 19th century and highly collectible.

Etymology

From 'amber' with the feminine suffix '-ina', named for its resemblance to amber's color; a trademarked design from Victorian-era glassmaking.

Kelly Says

Amberina glass is so prized by collectors that authentic pieces from the 1880s sell for thousands of dollars—glassmakers created this heat-sensitive color by adding gold chloride, making it literally precious.

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