Sara, I own a strand of these but, mine are more irregular and they actually look like genuine Amber! Even more so, than PHenolic resin or Bakelite! I burnt one to see what would happen. To my surprize only the outer layer peeled away showing a lighter inner layer. I like these beads! Now, that I know that they are actually made by the Berbers, I like them more! Thanks for any info you can give us.