Thank you for contacting Mearto. This necklace is in the style of Tibetan traditional jewelry. The silver beads are likely silver plated, silver layered on top of a different metal, like brass or nickel. You can look for markings on the beads that may indicate their material. For pure sterling silver, the most common mark is “925.”

The beads appear to be bakelite, or “African amber,” rather than true amber. Amber is usually more transparent and has irregularities. There are ways to tell if a bead is true amber. It will be very lightweight and warm to the touch.

The necklace is strung with a rope of wool or other fibrous material, based on the light fraying at the ends.

Based on sales at auction of similar items, the Fair Market Value of this piece is between $40 and $80.