Vintage Swarovski Crystal Boat Bead

I was given this particular Swarovski Crystal bead part recently. Suppose to be a vintage bead part.

Was given this piece because the store that I frequent know that I just love cameos and intaglios, so they gave this interesting piece to me. Sort of similar to reverse carved gems, this bead seems to be moulded rather then carved.

Nonetheless, it makes an interesting piece!

Amber-look alike reverse cameo

This almost looks like a nice fine piece of amber reversed cameo...

But in fact, its actually made of plastic. However, this piece of plastic was not moulded but carved!

Got this piece as a gift from my jeweller when he returned from overseas.

I think if it was real amber, must have caused a bomb. It kind of matches the style of my reversed carved amber cufflinks though!