This process causes Mabe pearls to have a flat side, as opposed to being relatively spherical, or at least rounded like standard pearls. The unique nacre of the Mabe oyster allows for hues that are quite brilliant and rainbow-like.
This test is actually kind of fun. Depending on the color of your amber beads, the fluorescent glow could be anywhere from a yellow-green to a bluish hue. Genuine Cognac from Odessa Ukraine. I have 2 of these necklaces that will fit together to make one long strand.