are these melo - i hope

bitterbarb

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how to tell if they are genuine
belonged to my mother--purchased in early 70's
 

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IMO can be either amber or bakelite-like, because of the color and the closure so typical of these material, for sure not melo melo.
I rather think amber imitation/bakelite or galalithe because the beads are too regular in color,

Sorry
 
I have seen clasps like that before. From the color, I think it is original bakelite- very valuable/collectable in itself.
 
That would be one extremely valuable necklace if it were melo pearls.

Such is the allure of melo pearls, I have often dreamed of taking a few weeks and chartering a fishing boat and go up and down Ha Long Bay Vietnam looking for just 1 melo pearl! I afraid that my adventure would turn into either Apocalypse Now or Rambo 4...
 
closeup of center bead

closeup of center bead

thank you for the responses--hope this picture shows it's not bakelite
 
retry on picture

retry on picture

hope this works
 

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I was thinking Bakelite, but it could be celluloid. That is definitely not a naturally occuring stone or pearl, whatever it is. Love the color. :)
 
The picture confirms its a plastic. Most likely bakelite. Unfortunately the bakelite craze is over, but it is still worth more than regular plastic.
 
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