Antique Mauritania "Amber" bead, Diamond pendant Approximately 18mm long x 14mm

Approximately 18mm long x 14mm diameter with a 2mm hole for stringing

Weighing in at 16

34mm diameter x 10mm thick (hollow back

Stunning "washed gray" diamond beads mined Australia

Estimated to be between 600 and 800 years old

Antique Mauritania "Amber" bead, Diamond pendant Approximately 18mm long x 14mmThis 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.