German Resin Amber Beads, Pair Melon 16" strand of old beads

16" strand of old beads (100+ years old)

Considered protective with healing properties

pinkish-gray sapphire rondelles

The scarab is a symbol of reincarnation and new life

German Resin Amber Beads, Pair Melon 16" strand of old beads1 pair of large German resin amber bead, puffy round shape with 2 holes for creative design! 34mm diameter x 34mm tall x 23mm thick 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, matched pair. Very smooth,