Large German Resin Amber Bead finial 18" strand of assorted kinds

18" strand of assorted kinds and sizes of semi-precious beads (carnelian

Low silver content (50% approximately)

20mm diameter x 5mm deep domed button with 3mm loop for attaching to a garment

Sold as a set of 12 only

The conical holes are about 2

Large German Resin Amber Bead finial 18" strand of assorted kindsUnusual German resin amber bead, drilled two ways. One large 27mm diameter x 24mm thick, with 2mm hole. Approximately 100 years old, found in Mauritania and Niger. This is an imitation amber, (like Bakelite) made from plant resin in Germany in the early 1900's and traded in West Africa. A wonderful focal bead element.