Antique Amber Beads
Bead Paradise offers you the finest Amber and Coral in the form of Beads, Pendants, Necklaces and much more. Both Amber and Coral have been used as “gems” since ancient, and even prehistoric, times. Please look around, explore, and enjoy!
Antique German "Imitation" Amber Beads
AMBER2314
German-made imitation Amber beads from the early 1900’s and traded in Mauritania, Africa. Made from bakelite material. 24mm diameter with 2mm holes. SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a group.
8 in stock
Large Imitation Cornerless Cube Amber Bead
AMBER2312
Imitation amber beads made from a bakelite-like substance made in 1920s in Europe and traded in Yemen. Cornerless cubes measuring 25mm in diameter with a 2mm hole for stringing. Photo shows three beads, SOLD SEPARATELY.
3 in stock
Large Imitation Amber Beads from Yemen
AMBER2311
Imitation amber beads made from a bakelite-like substance made in 1920s in Europe and traded in Yemen. Cornerless cubes measuring 23mm in diameter with a 2mm hole for stringing. Photo shows numerous beads, SOLD SEPARATELY.
17 in stock
Strand of HUGE Antique Imitation Amber
AMBER2306ST
20" strand of HUGE antique German celluloid plastic "amber" beads from the late 1800’s. Fantastic color! Slight size difference: 22mm x 29mm up to 26mm x 38mm! Probably made from Parkesine, an early form of plastic —- NOT REAL AMBER but just as rare! Pre-Bakelite, Sorry no discount on this item.
1 in stock
Antique Coin Silver & Amber Ethiopian Necklace
METH1015st
32" double strand necklace made from Ethiopia coin silver beads, heishi, and large 38mm x 43mm x 12mm thick (hollow) prayer box pendant with ten dangles. The two large 18mm x 31mm diameter imitation amber beads seal the deal! Simply the coolest! Sorry, no discount on this item.
1 in stock
Repaired "Amber" Bead from Mauritania, F
AMBER2338f
Antique German-made imitation (like bakelite) amber bead from Mauritania that is over one hundred years old — with repair work that is equally as old. Beads from this time are hard to find, but to uncover one that has been repaired in this manner is exceedingly rare. 27mm long x 23mm wide x 12mm thick with 2mm hole. Very rustic and very cool! Photo shows two views of the same bead.
1 in stock
LARGE Mauritania "Amber" beads, E
AMBER2338e
NEW STOCK! These large diamond-shaped and Round-shaped amber beads are over 100 years old and are found in Mauritania and Niger. They are an imitation (like Bakelite) amber made in Germany from plant resin. Hole is approximately 1.5-2mm and has a decorative hole through the center, adding to design possibilities. Beads vary in size (see photo - SOLD SEPARATELY, not in a group); the rounds are approximately 34mm in diameter x 24mm thick and the diamonds are approximately 39mm x 35mm x 22mm thick. Picked randomly, unless otherwise noted when ordering.
4 in stock
Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, D
AMBER2338d
NEW STOCK! These large diamond-shaped and Round-shaped amber beads are over 100 years old and are found in Mauritania and Niger. They are an imitation (like Bakelite) amber made in Germany from plant resin. Hole is approximately 1.5-2mm and has a decorative hole through the center, adding to design possibilities. Beads vary in size (see photo - SOLD SEPARATELY, not in a group); the rounds are approximately 31mm in diameter x 22mm thick and the diamonds are approximately 34mm x 35mm x 24mm thick. Picked randomly, unless otherwise noted when ordering.
4 in stock
Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, C
AMBER2338c
NEW STOCK! These diamond-shaped amber beads are over 100 years old and are found in Mauritania and Niger. They are an imitation (like Bakelite) amber made in Germany from plant resin. Hole is approximately 1.5-2mm and has a decorative hole through the center, adding to design possibilities. Beads vary in size (see photo - SOLD SEPARATELY, not in a group); approximately 25mmx 26mm x 8mm thick to 33mm x 32mm x 21mm thick. Picked randomly, unless otherwise noted when ordering.
11 in stock
Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, A
AMBER2338a
NEW STOCK! These diamond-shaped amber beads are over 100 years old and are found in Mauritania and Niger. They are an imitation (like Bakelite) amber made in Germany from plant resin. Hole is approximately 1.5-2mm and has a decorative hole through the center, adding to design possibilities. Beads vary in size (see photo – SOLD SEPARATELY, not in a group) ; approximately 13mmx 19mm to 20mm x 27mm. Picked randomly, unless otherwise noted when ordering.
8 in stock
Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, B
AMBER2338b
NEW STOCK! These unusual amber beads are over 100 years old and are found in Mauritania and Niger. They are an imitation (like Bakelite) amber made in Germany from plant resin. Hole is approximately 1.5-2mm. These two beads are SOLD SEPARATELY, please indicate "a" or "b" when ordering. A is diamond-shaped 32mm long x 25mm wide x 17mm thick and has a tiny decorative hole; B is rectangular and has a lot of odd inclusions 34mm long x 26mm wide x 16mm thick
and has a decorative hole through the center, adding to design possibilities.
2 in stock
Large Buttery Amber Bead, D
AMBER2337d
Large butter-colored amber bead with very nice reddish passages throughout. 52mm x 52mm x 24mm thick with a small 2mm hole in the center. Photo shows two sides of the bead — this is one bead
1 in stock
Large Buttery Amber Bead, B
AMBER2337b
Large butter-colored amber bead, buttery with very nice passages throughout. 45mm x 44mm x 21mm thick with a small 2mm hole in the center. Photo shows two sides of the bead — this is one bead.
1 in stock
Antique Cherry "Amber" Bead
AMBER3000g
Beautiful, "Cherry amber" bead from China, made from an early form of plastic in the late 1800s, but just as rare as real amber. 29mm diameter x 16mm thick with a 4mm hole.
1 in stock
Large Cherry "Amber" Bead from China
AMBER3000d
Large, dark "Cherry amber" bead from China, made in the late 1800s fabricated out of an early form of organic plastic. 33mm diameter x 20mm with a large 8mm hole.
1 in stock
Huge Antique Cherry "Amber" Bead
AMBER3000c
Very large 38mm diameter x 23mm thick "Cherry" amber bead out of an early form of organic plastic from China, over 100 years ago. Beautiful color with fascinating bits of organic material inside; as rare and fascinating as real amber.
1 in stock
Antique Chinese "Amber" Bead
AMBER3000b
Antique Chinese "amber" bead made in China out of an early form of organic plastic; average size 23-25mm diameter x 16mm thick with 2mm holes.From the late 1800s, as rare as real amber in this condition. Photo shows four beads; SOLD SEPARATELY.
4 in stock
Five Antique Red Branch Coral Beads
COR6100h
Five stunning pieces of red branch coral beads approximately 200 years old. Made by the Berber tribe of Morocco. Pieces average 25mm long x 7mm diameter to 16mm long x 7mm diameter with very small .5-1mm holes for stringing.
1 in stock
Old Repaired Amber Bead from Mauritania, C
AMBER2304e
Antique real amber bead from Mauritania that is over two hundred years old — with repair work that is over 100 years old. Beads from this time are hard to find, but to uncover one that has been repaired in this manner is exceedingly rare. 37mm long x 30mm wide x 22mm thick with 3mm hole. Very rustic and very cool! Photo shows two views of the same bead.
1 in stock
Old Repaired Amber Bead from Mauritania, D
AMBER2304d
Large 36mm long x 32mm wide x 18mm thick old Mauritania amber bead. The repair work is over 100 years old, the original bead are approximately 200+ years old. 3mm hole in the center. Rustic and awesome! Photo shows two views of the same bead.
1 in stock