Amber looking beads . Not sure if amber or not over 100 years old as had been in my grandparents drawer for 50 years and in my drawer for 46 years. So longer than that too as brought back from overseas when my granddad was in merchant navy aged about 20. Up to those interested to discern. I have a project of my own going so may as well put money towards that. Whilst I have admired the beads for years now and then they have no interest of value for me. String only broke recently on loose beads. The big set are still in fact in original string with wire like thread amongst it. Can't answer any more or show any more pics. Up to you. Thanks