I have had these beads for over 20 years; I believe they were poorly restrung. But I held onto them for their beauty. They are perfectly formed and still have their shine. Lovely. They look like butterscotch amber but might be Bakelite either way they are beautiful. I don’t know so don’t ask me Poshmark questions LOL. And Either Way they are a collectors delight to be restrung at a later date!