Large Mauritanian Amber Bead Necklace ancient glass Antique coin silver plain disc

Antique coin silver plain disc with ornate loop

Item shown is 43mm wide x 40mm tall x 9mm thick

These rings have been recently tumble polished to give that freshly made shine

Slightly faceted

New silver color heishi from Kenya

Large Mauritanian Amber Bead Necklace ancient glass Antique coin silver plain disc24" strand of large round shaped beads is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger. It is copal amber made from plant resin, probably simulated man made "Amber" Trade beads, but just as rare! Average size of these rare beads is 30 31mm diameter x 19 20mm thick; stringing hole is approximately 1. 5 2mm. Some of these beads have great sub surface passages.