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  14. Tibetan Copal Bead Necklace. Copal beads are worn in Tibet as an alternative to amber. These large beads are capped at each end with brass repousse showing various sacred symbols; many of them also have small turquoise stones set into the brass. They alternate with handmade Indian silver beads. 25" long, the central bead is 1 1/2" long; most of the other beads are approx. 1". $365.