Hi Jamey, I agree with Stephany. Feel certain that the small round carved seeds posted by Wen are Ching dynasty, 1644-1911. Originally they were used only for Mandarin court necklaces. In my experience collecting complete Mandarin Court Necklaces for more than thirty five years, I can confidently say that the repetitious miniature sculptures with the amber are excellent classic examples in size, pattern and patina. However, I also know that there have been new copies here in San Francisco's Chinatown. The nuts crafted during the last twenty years are also nicely shaped in the same size and pattern but with a severe matt finish. They appear to be mechanically cut and without that wonderful rich sheen. I find it interesting that Wen's plain pieces with the glass turquoise may be as old as the beautiful beads with the amber. "Nihao Wen"...I love old Chinese beads.