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This early 20th century necklace from the Draa valley/ Ouarzazate (south Morocco) is typical for its material: this type of Copal ( young amber) necklace was offered to the bride the day of her marriage and was worn then for the following festivities during her life… the beads are protected by discs from red felt…. You don't find these necklaces anymore (since late 19th century, genuine amber was already too expensive for the families and most of time the beads of amber were replaced by copal or false amber).Weight:906grLenght:39,3inches
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  • I think these beads are more likely simulated resin or plastic beads to look like amber or copal, if they were real amber or copal weight would be far less than 906 grams.
  • Hi Marie Ange,

    I agree, These look very much to me a resinous faux amber produced in Marrakech.

    Warm wishes

    Sarah

  • At the end of 19th and during the first part of 20th century, real amber was often too expensive and that is the reason of my cautious comments...definitively not plastic ...most probably resin or simulated resin but such pieces are old and difficult to find and this piece had been sold with all the problematic of this objet!
  • Hi Micheal,

    Many of the older Resins which replaced the early fossil amber are very collectable in their own right. I know of several people who collect it and the regional variations of it.

    Warm wishes

    Sarah

  • Thank you very much for this last comment which is exactly my personal opinion

    Best regards

  • Many of my European friends have lovely Baltic amber necklaces from when they lived in Russia or Romania, etc.   I actually prefer the more opaque colorful and handmade qualities in the 'faux' amber.  

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