Trivia: Which gem is known as the “gold of the North”?
Opal
Amber
Onyx
Amethyst
The correct answer is Amber
So why is this answer correct? : Amber is the fossilized resin from ancient pine trees and has been treasured by humans for thousands of years. Most commonly found washed up on the shores of the Baltic Sea, amber has long been associated with northern Europe and has been dubbed the “gold of the North.” Archaeological evidence shows that amber was traded from northern Europe into southeastern Europe via the Amber Road. Amber is usually a golden yellow color but can sometimes be green or red.