{"title":"Phenolic Resin \"African Amber\" Beads","description":"Antique and vintage faux amber beads made of phenolic resin.  Highly valued in North and West Arica, these beads are becoming increasingly rare.","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-phenolic-resin-long-strand-12222","title":"A Long Mixed Strand of Vintage  Imitation Amber Resin Beads,  African Trade","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn offer a long and beautiful graduated strand of vintage \"African amber\" Imitation Amber Phenolic Resin beads. This is a vintage item dating to the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are thirty-seven (37) graduated beads, approximately 30\" long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beads are of warm amber tones from butter yellow to dark honey, with a venerable patina from wear and usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImitation Amber Resin Beads were produced in Europe in the late 1800s to mid-1900s and made to resemble real amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, examination of this strand under the UV light appears to indicate that several beads fluoresce under the UV light (see the second photo), indicating that those specific beads are natural amber (likely pressed based on the regular shape and look of the beads).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beads range from approximately 10x14 mm to approximately 35x25mm. Some beads are drilled in two directions. Hole size varies from approximately 2 to 3mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beads are in very good condition, although they may have age-appropriate imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 454g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeights and sizes are approximate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE. In the world of beads, and especially ancient and antique beads, errors in identification are common. We do our best to research and classify our beads accurately, however mistakes are certainly possible. If you are a bead expert and notice any errors in description, we invite you to please contact us and let us know. We are always grateful for any new information. We also accept returns no questions asked. See our Return Policy for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLORS: Our photos are taken in different lighting in an attempt to show how beads look in different lighting conditions. We make every effort to show colors as accurately as possible. The white background photos are taken in daylight conditions. The black background photos are taken in the strong lab light and would be representative of what they would look like in the evening electric light. Some of the photos are backlit to emphasize their translucency. Note that monitor settings strongly affect the way the colors look. What you see on your monitor may differ from what you see with a naked eye depending on your monitor settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWE COMBINE SHIPPING and will refund any overage. Contact us when placing the order and we will work with you to ensure the best available shipping cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children under age 12. This product complies with EU safety standards under GPSR. Please follow provided instructions to ensure safe use. For compliance inquiries, contact our EU RP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Venerable Bead Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39978495180976,"sku":"VB_DEC20_PHR1","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3353\/9248\/products\/il_fullxfull.3597327466_avwg.jpg?v=1642828032"},{"product_id":"draft-loose-stone-beads-4-0740","title":"Old Faux Amber Natural Copal Resin Beads 0740","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" id=\"m_6749224823323570938AppleMailSignature\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Faux Amber Natural Copal beads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are old faux amber beads from Morocco. Copal and Imitation Amber Resin Beads mix.  The beads fluoresce under UV light like natural amber due to a heavy concentration of natural tree resin likely mixed with Imitation Amber Resin Bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA: A\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003en orange and black donut-shaped bead. The bead is 26mm x 39mm, 5mm hole. Weighing 32 grams per bead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eB: A group of 2 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyellow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edonut-shaped beads. Bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003es are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm - 24mm x 41mm, 5mm hole. Weighing 30 grams per bead, 60g total\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eC: A\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e reddish-orange round bead \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 30mm, 5mm hole. Weighing 15g \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are in good antique condition. They have traveled far and wide, and some wear such as nicks, scratches, and chips is expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome beads have chipped ends. Please examine the photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeights and sizes are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE. In the world of beads, and especially ancient and antique beads, errors in identification are common. We do our best to research and classify our beads accurately, however, mistakes are certainly possible. If you are a bead expert and notice any errors in the description, we invite you to please contact us and let us know. We are always grateful for any new information. We also accept returns no questions asked. See our Return Policy for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLORS: Our photos are taken in different lighting in an attempt to show how beads look in different lighting conditions. We make every effort to show colors as accurately as possible. The white background photos are taken in daylight conditions. The black background photos are taken in the strong lab light, and would be representative of what they would look like in the evening electric light. Some of the photos are backlit to emphasize their translucency. Note that monitor settings strongly affect the way the colors look. What you see on your monitor may differ from what you see with a naked eye depending on your monitor settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWE COMBINE SHIPPING and will refund any overage. Contact us when placing the order and we will work with you to ensure the best available shipping cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children under age 12. This product complies with EU safety standards under GPSR. Please follow provided instructions to ensure safe use. For compliance inquiries, contact our EU RP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Venerable Bead Company","offers":[{"title":"Bead A","offer_id":41484096372912,"sku":"VB_0740_B","price":59.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bead B","offer_id":41484096405680,"sku":"VB_0740_C","price":112.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bead C","offer_id":41484096438448,"sku":"VB_0740_D","price":59.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3353\/9248\/products\/VB_0740_C__JBP48392021-11-2712-18-29_3.jpg?v=1699222740"},{"product_id":"copy-of-a-group-of-4-african-amber-phenolic-resin-beads-from-morocco-crjp029","title":"A group of 4  Vintage Rare-Shaped \"African amber\" Imitation Amber Resin Beads with metal caps from Morocco CRJP070","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis group of 4 \"African amber\" Imitation Amber Resin beads from Morocco are of an unusual shape, flat on one side, and domed on the other. It appears that they may have been made from larger beads split in half, a long time ago, as there are remnants of old perforation channels on three of the four beads along the flat area. Two of the beads have perforation perpendicular to the flat surface, with old metal caps reinforcing both ends of the bead. The other two have perforation along the flat surface, and also another perforation in the perpendicular direction. These two have no metal caps, and one of them has a substantial (old) damaged area, which has been smoothed over the years and gives that bead a very interesting appearance. The photos are taken to clearly show any imperfections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe largest, the best-preserved bead is 33x21x14mm, and the smallest is 25x19x15mm. The weight of the group is about 29g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listing is for a group of 4 beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeights and sizes are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE. In the world of beads, and especially ancient and antique beads, errors in identification are common. We do our best to research and classify our beads accurately, however, mistakes are certainly possible. If you are a bead expert and notice any errors in the description, we invite you to please contact us and let us know. We are always grateful for any new information. We also accept returns no questions asked. See our Return Policy for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLORS: Our photos are taken in different lighting in an attempt to show how beads look in different lighting conditions. We make every effort to show colors as accurately as possible. The white background photos are taken in daylight conditions. The black background photos are taken in the strong lab light and would be representative of what they would look like in the evening electric light. Some of the photos are backlit to emphasize their translucency. Note that monitor settings strongly affect the way the colors look. What you see on your monitor may differ from what you see with a naked eye depending on your monitor settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWE COMBINE SHIPPING and will refund any overage. Contact us when placing the order and we will work with you to ensure the best available shipping cost.\u003c\/p\u003e  This product is not a toy and is not suitable for small children. This product is not a toy.  Keep out of reach of children under age 12.  This product complies with EU safety standards under GPSR. Please follow provided instructions to ensure safe use. For compliance inquiries, contact our EU RP.This product is not a toy.  Keep out of reach of children under age 12.  This product complies with EU safety standards under GPSR. Please follow provided instructions to ensure safe use. For compliance inquiries, contact our EU RP.","brand":"Venerable Bead Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41873440800944,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3353\/9248\/products\/il_fullxfull.4063862600_7jqo.jpg?v=1659910444"},{"product_id":"copy-of-an-african-amber-phenolic-resin-bead-from-morocco-crjp037","title":"A Very Large \"African Amber\" Imitation Amber Resin Bead from Morocco CRJP074","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very large, beautiful \"African amber\" Imitation Amber Resin Bead bead from Morocco. This is a vintage item dating to the early 20th century. Highly valued in North Africa and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bead is 48x21mm. Beautiful old patina,  good condition.  One side of the bead is flatter than the other.  The flat side has marks of what appears to be hot tools to shape the bead.  Please see the photos for detail.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weight of the bead is about 44.45g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeights and sizes are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE. In the world of beads, and especially ancient and antique beads, errors in identification are common. We do our best to research and classify our beads accurately, however, mistakes are certainly possible. If you are a bead expert and notice any errors in the description, we invite you to please contact us and let us know. We are always grateful for any new information. We also accept returns no questions asked. See our Return Policy for detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLORS: Our photos are taken in different lighting in an attempt to show how beads look in different lighting conditions. We make every effort to show colors as accurately as possible. The white background photos are taken in daylight conditions. The black background photos are taken in the strong lab light and would be representative of what they would look like in the evening electric light. Some of the photos are backlit to emphasize their translucency. Note that monitor settings strongly affect the way the colors look. What you see on your monitor may differ from what you see with a naked eye depending on your monitor settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWE COMBINE SHIPPING and will refund any overage. Contact us when placing the order and we will work with you to ensure the best available shipping cost.\u003c\/p\u003e This product is not a toy.  Keep out of reach of children under age 12.  This product complies with EU safety standards under GPSR. Please follow provided instructions to ensure safe use. For compliance inquiries, contact our EU RP.","brand":"Venerable Bead Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41874046288048,"sku":"CRJP074","price":67.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3353\/9248\/products\/CRJP074__JB999292022-05-0821-17-19-712_49.jpg?v=1659816664"},{"product_id":"copy-of-a-short-strand-of-10-carved-phenolic-resin-beads-north-africa-vb_0734","title":"Rare Carved Imitation Amber Resin Beads from North Africa,  VB_0734S","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn offer is a choice of one of several available intricately carved Imitation Amber Resin beads from North Africa. These beads are carved from old large barrel-shaped Imitation Amber Resin beads which date to early to mid 1900s. There is a well documented tradition of carving these old beads to create a variety of intricate patterns.  Such carved beads were used for weddings and ceremonies in Mauritania, where the custom appears to be still alive.  The old carved beads are becoming exceeding rare.  However it is not clear when the carving was done for the particular beads in this listing.   The color of the old carved  beads would be expected to be more subdued than the color of the beads in this listing.  The brighter, more intense color probably indicates that the carving was done later, at the end of the 20th century, or even more recently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving is quite artistic, with each bead having a distinct traditional pattern, and color of the beads varies from grayish lemony yellow to egg-yoke yellow, and to reddish brown and mahogany red.  The shapes of the beads also vary - there are round, diamond-shaped, hear-shaped, and more - see the photos for detail. These are very hard to come by, and we are fortunate to have gotten hold of a few, which we are offering now for your consideration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are graduated from about 26mm to 36mm in diameter and are about 8mm thick. The weight of each bead is about 50g. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for ONE bead.  You can choose a specific bead at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeights and sizes are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE. In the world of beads, and especially ancient and antique beads, errors in identification are common. We do our best to research and classify our beads accurately, however mistakes are certainly possible. If you are a bead expert and notice any errors in description, we invite you to please contact us and let us know. We are always grateful for any new information. We also accept returns no questions asked. See our Return Policy for detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLORS: Our photos are taken in different lighting in an attempt to show how beads look in different lighting conditions. We make every effort to show colors as accurately as possible. The white background photos are taken in daylight conditions. The black background photos are taken in the strong lab light, and would be representative of what they would look like in the evening electric light. Some of the photos are backlit to emphasize their translucency. Note that monitor settings strongly affect the way the colors look. What you see on your monitor may differ from what you see with a naked eye depending on your monitor settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWE COMBINE SHIPPING and will refund any overage. Contact us when placing the order and we will work with you to ensure the best available shipping cost.\u003c\/p\u003e This product is not a toy.  Keep out of reach of children under age 12.  This product complies with EU safety standards under GPSR. Please follow provided instructions to ensure safe use. For compliance inquiries, contact our EU RP.","brand":"Venerable Bead Company","offers":[{"title":"Bead A","offer_id":41888944980144,"sku":"VB_0374S_A","price":94.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bead B","offer_id":41888945012912,"sku":"VB_0374S_B","price":94.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bead C","offer_id":41888945045680,"sku":"VB_0374S_C","price":94.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bead D","offer_id":41888945111216,"sku":"VB_0374S_D","price":94.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bead E","offer_id":41888945143984,"sku":"VB_0374S_E","price":94.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bead F","offer_id":41888965886128,"sku":"VB_0374S_F","price":94.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bead G","offer_id":41888945176752,"sku":"VB_0374S_G","price":94.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3353\/9248\/products\/VB_0374_ABCDEFG_DSC_38062022-08-1120-37-56-1294_4.jpg?v=1660279290"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3353\/9248\/collections\/il_fullxfull.2758525878_31q2.jpg?v=1675797708","url":"https:\/\/venerablebeadcompany.com\/collections\/african-amber-resin\/300-500.oembed","provider":"Venerable Bead Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}