Featured Copal resin or plastic

I picked up this necklace a few days ago. The beads are warm to the touch, with a slightly tackier feel than plastic. Some have small elongated air bubbles below the surface, although not an excessive amount. They're strung on a leather string with brass fastenings.

Any idea on what they might be made of? I assume that they're not actual amber, judging by the brass fastenings? They're rather large as well.

 

Nice beads, Barn. Not copal. They are Moroccan made 'faux amber', hand made from plastic. Here is some info:
https://ethnicjewels.ning.com/profiles/blogs/new-moroccan-faux-amber-bead-necklaces

A picture from the link:

 

WOW.. That's interesting, I had no idea that beads could be made like that, how clever !! ... Joy.

 

still nice !!!!

 

The creativity of people in every part of the world never ceases to amaze me. It is one of the many reasons why I like ethnic jewellery.

Absolutely, and it has a special story.

 

Still wish it was amber, but I got it at plastic price, so I don't mind, heh. It's a cool necklace, and that's fascinating to know how it was made.