1 German Resin Amber Bead, Diamond Shape bells They could be Venetian

They could be Venetian

Securely connected onto an oxidized sterling silver chain  with hook & eye closure

Cloudy material

Traded in Indonesia around 800 years ago

They are well-worn and smooth with some air bubbles in the old glass

1 German Resin Amber Bead, Diamond Shape bells They could be Venetian1 German resin amber bead, with 2 holes for creative design! 28mm diameter x 27mm tall, with 2mm holes. Approximately 100 years old, found in Mauritania and Niger. This is an imitation amber, (like Bakelite, referred to as Phenolic Amber) made from plant resin in Germany in the early 1900's and traded in West Africa. These have become quite rare. A wonderful focal bead element. Very smooth, with lovely warm color. Price is for this one bead.