Blue & White porcelain beads likely produced in China in the past 25 years.

Compliments of the Amanda Lamarche Collection

Classic blue and white Chinese porcelain beads. Typical Chinese clasp. 70's or later.
Porcelain is a type of clay, a very fine clay, which can be fired to a very high temp. and often has a beautiful translucence which cannot be obtained using other types of clay. Edit