Real amber beads
I love the color of these beads and was excited to get them in. I thought amber came in only one color, so I did a Google search and discovered that there are different colors of amber, some rarer than others. One of the first things I did, when I received them, was try them on. They are beautiful. Like any good beads, the string is knotted between each bead. The connector is plastic, but that is so that when you secure the beads around your neck, the connection is hidden. Just be sure to screw in, not push in, the plastic connector.<br />I measured the necklace. It is 18 inches or 44 cm long. The product heading says it is 17 inches long but this is typo, which needs to be corrected. I wanted to see if these were really amber, and not plastic beads. I decided not to use a hot needle to see if they would melt. Instead, I used the density test. I dissolved 1/8 cup of salt in 1 cup of warm water, until it was fully dissolved. I lowered the necklace into the solution. To my delight, the necklace floated. The beads are real amber.<br />In conclusion, I am really happy with this item and hope to wear it often.
Rating: 5 stars