1 German Resin Amber Bead, Diamond Shape Siam Italy in the early 1960's

Italy in the early 1960's

clasp and pendant-bead

from a Venetian warehouse

Largest bead measures 19mm diameter x 20mm long with small 1mm bow-drilled hole

sold in 50 gram bags

1 German Resin Amber Bead, Diamond Shape Siam Italy in the early 1960's1 large German resin amber bead, diamond shape with 2 holes for creative design! 34mm diameter x 42mm tall x 21mm 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. Very smooth, with lovely warm color and