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 Mauritania "Amber" beads
AMBER2346_b
NEW STOCK! This large round-shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger. It is imitation (like Bakelite) amber made in Germany from plant resin. 30mm diameter x 22mm thick; stringing hole is approximately 1.5-2mm and there is a decorative hole through the center, adding to design possibilities. This bead has an great sub-surface passages.
1 in stock
Antique Mauritania Black "Amber" bead
AMBER2347_a
RARE! This large round-shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger. It is imitation (like Bakelite) amber made in Germany from plant resin. 37mm diameter x 26mm thick; stringing hole is approximately 2mm. This bead is an opaque black with sub decorative cracks (due to age).
1 in stock
Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, Flat
AMBER2346_d
NEW STOCK! This large FLAT diamond-shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger. It is imitation (like Bakelite) amber made in Germany from plant resin. 33mm x 31mm x 10mm thick; stringing hole is approximately 1.5-2mm and there is a decorative hole through the center, adding to design possibilities. This bead has an great sub-surface, multi-level passages as well as some carved lines for texture. Photo shows two views of the same bead, NOT two beads.
1 in stock
Antique Mauritania "Amber" bead, Diamond
AMBER2346_c
NEW STOCK! This large diamond-shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger. It is imitation (like Bakelite) amber made in Germany from plant resin. 30mm x 31mm x 20mm thick; stringing hole is approximately 1.5-2mm and there is a decorative hole through the center, adding to design possibilities. This bead has an great sub-surface, multi-level passages.
1 in stock
Antique Imitation Mauritania Amber
AMBER2346_a
NEW STOCK! This large diamond-shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger. It is imitation (like Bakelite) amber made in Germany from plant resin. 34mm x 34mm x 23mm thick; stringing hole is approximately 1.5-2mm and there is a decorative hole through the center, adding to design possibilities. This bead has an unusual textured pattern on its surface.
1 in stock
Antique Mauritania "Amber" beads, D
AMBER2338d
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
Strand of Vintage Imitation "Amber Beads"
AMBER2336
Strand of vintage imitation "amber beads" made from some form of plastic, circa 1940s or 50s. Has all the hallmarks of real amber … but at a vintage price.
1 in stock
Antique "Amber" Bead
AMBER2344
Large antique Bakelite beads that imitate amber… really well! Over 100 years old, and traded in Africa as if they are real amber. Beads average 20-22mm in length x 20-21mm wide with 3mm hole. Most are ovals-shaped with flattened ends, and are a rich yellow amber and some have red highlights. Sold separately.
11 in stock
Large Imitation Cornerless Cube Amber Bead
AMBER2312
BACK IN STOCK! 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.
4 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
Large Antique Bakelite Amber Bead
AMBER2325
STOCK UPDATED! Large vintage Bakelite beads that imitate amber… really well! Beads average 23-26mm in length x 20-22mm wide with 4mm hole. Most are ovals-shaped with flattened ends, and are a rich yellow amber with red highlights and layers. Over 50-75 years old! Sold separately.
11 in stock
Set of 9 Antique Red Coral Beads
COR6043f
Set of 9 antique red coral beads from Yemen; over 100 years old and have very cool organic shapes. Sizes range from small barrel-shaped 10mm long x 8mm diameter bead up to 22mm long x 8mm diameter and 25mm long x 5mm diameter "branch" shapes; with an assortment of sizes in between! Each bead has a very small .5-1mm hole for stringing. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
1 in stock
Pair of Antique Berber Amber Beads
AMBER2342
Lovely pair of antique Berber made amber beads. 28mm in diameter x 15mm thick with 5mm holes. Beautiful pair; SOLD BY THE PAIR ONLY. Sorry, no discount on this item.
1 in stock
Antique and Fragrant Berber Amber Beads
AMBER2340
Old, large, and slightly fragrant amber beads from the Berber peoples of Morocco; average size 35-40mm in diameter x 15-18mm thick 5-6mm hole for stringing. SOLD SEPARATELY, please order by letter. NO DISCOUNT on these beads.
4 in stock
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.
5 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, 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
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