Katalin & Pressed Amber Prayer Beads (Tasbih)

Synthetic resin prayer beads (tasbih) — Katalin and pressed amber. Far from 
being a lesser alternative, these pieces have their own collector value: 
Katalin is a vintage phenolic resin first crafted in the early 1900s, while 
pressed amber is formed from genuine amber particles fused under heat and 
pressure. Both deepen in color with use, and rare or aged pieces can command 
prices well above natural stone — sometimes 5 to 10 times higher, depending 
on age and rarity.