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    Brass Melon Beads (6mm)

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    These cute silver beads are designed to mimic watermelons. Each bead measures approximately 6 x 6mm with a hole size of approximately 2mm. You will...

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    Round Brass Crimp Beads (4mm, Set of 100)

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    Looking to create a clean and smooth finish or stop on your jewelry designs? Our brass round crimp beads will make the perfect stops and separators...

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    Round Afghan Tribal Brass Bead (26x20mm)

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    Beads such as these are said to be worn by tribespeople of Central Asia. Pay attention to the detail and you will surely appreciate the high level ...

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    Tiny Diamond Cut Faceted Antiqued Brass Beads (2mm)

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    Beautiful strand of faceted brass beads. These beads have been fashioned to resemble a diamond cut. They will add a glamorous touch to your beaded ...

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    Pharaonic Brass Scarab Bead (20x14mm)

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    Take a look at this brass scarab bead. Scarabs are considered sacred in ancient Egyptian culture. If you look carefully you will see this piece was...

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    Gunmetal Tube Crimp Beads (2mm, Set of 100)

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    Looking to create a clean and smooth finish or stop on your jewelry designs? Our gunmetal tube crimp beads will make the perfect stops and separato...

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    Smooth Antiqued Brass Bicone Beads (4.5mm, 16 Inch Strand)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a bicone shape. Each strand is 16" inches long with approximately 95 beads measuring 4...

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    Inlaid Nepali Round Brass Beads (10mm, set of 4)

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    This Nepali beads are made by designing a brass core, and then inlaying it with turquoise and coral stone. Each bead measures approximately 11 x 11...

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    Brass Interlocking Crisp Beads (6mm)

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    These excellent Brass Interlocking Crisp Beads will make a great addition to your jewelry making kit. Each strand is about 16" in length. Each bras...

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    Jumbo Hollow Brass Bead (26mm)

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    This beautiful brass bead is handcrafted in the highest of quality. Made using durable metal, its thick outer layer and hollow center make it a gre...

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    Brass Rondelle Beads (4.5mm)

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    This beautiful strand of high quality brass saucer beads measures approximately 24" in length. Individual beads measure approximately 3 x 4.5mm, wi...

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    Gold Patterned Gear Beads (3mm)

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    These engraved metal heishi beads have a unique shape and elegant pattern that make them the perfect accessory for all your beading projects. Each ...

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    Smooth Brass Bicone Beads (8x7mm)

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    These brass bicone beads are a great addition to any beader's arsenal. Measuring approximately 8 x 7mm with a hole size of 2mm, these beads are ver...

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    Brass Ethiopian Tube Beads (7x3mm)

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    Beautiful strand of brass tube beads from Ethiopia!. Beads are 6-8mm long with a diameter of 3mm. This extra long strand measures approximately 32...

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    Folded Brass Plate Ethiopian Metal Beads (13x7mm)

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    Admire this great strand of brass Ethiopian metal beads. These beads have been individually fashioned by hand which lends to them a unique and rust...

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    Gunmetal Round Crimp Beads (2mm, Set of 100)

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    Looking to create a clean and smooth finish or stop on your jewelry designs? Our gunmetal round crimp beads will make the perfect stops and separat...

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    Folded Brass Tube Ethiopian Beads (8x5mm)

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    Admire this great strand of darker brass / bronze Ethiopian oval metal beads. These beads have been individually fashioned by hand which lends to t...

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    Bronze Round Crimp Beads (4mm, Set of 100)

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    Looking to create a clean and smooth finish or stop on your jewelry designs? Our bronze round crimp beads will make the perfect stops and separator...

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    Smooth Gold Heishi Beads (5mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of brass beads fashioned in a heishi shape. Each strand is 16"inches long with approximately 240 beads measuring 1...

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    Diamond Cut Faceted Gold Color Beads (3mm)

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    Beautiful strand of faceted gold beads. These beads have been fashioned to resemble a diamond cut. They will add a glamorous touch to your beaded j...

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    Gold Interlocking Crisp Beads (6mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of gold color metal beads fashioned in a special heishi shape similar to potato crisps. Each strand is 16" long wi...

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    Smooth Brass Seed Beads (3mm)

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    Beautiful strand of high quality, ethnic brass beads measuring 25" in length. Individual beads measure 2x3mm in size, with holes measuring. Each st...

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    Diamond Cut Faceted Antiqued Brass Beads (3mm)

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    Beautiful strand of faceted antiqued brass color beads. These beads have been fashioned to resemble a diamond cut. They will add a glamorous touch ...

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    Brass Woven Filigree Elbow Bead (59x23mm)

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    Take a closer look at this intricately crafted gold filigree pendant bead. This particular design originates from the Ashanti people of Ghana, West...

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Known for their rustic appearance and tribal look, African brass beads are second only to recycled glass as Africa's most popular bead exports. For centuries, these hand-crafted beads doubled as a primitive form of currency in parts of Ethiopia and Ghana – ironically the two countries where this ancient art-form is seeing a widespread revival. Brass Beads continue to serve as a symbol of status in some parts of east Africa. Many antique brass beads from Africa were handmade using the “lost wax” process adopted by native craftsmen – a largely unevolved technique whereby molten metal is poured into a hardened, handmade wax cast and allowed to set. The metal adheres to the various whorls and strips of wax, which in turn begins to melt away as intense heat emanates from the ore. As it cools, the molten brass hardens, taking on the very same characteristics as the wax mold - usually a cross-hatched, ringed or woven design to support the bead's hollow structure. Ashanti Brass Beads produced by Ghanaian tribespeople are by far the most elaborate in comparison to the efforts of Ethiopia's Borana tribe. Kenya is also known for its solid brass beads which are now highly sought after in the West. Their smooth finish, coupled with their likeness to natural heishi beads makes Kenyan brass beads a versatile choice for contemporary stringing projects and brass jewelry. At The Bead Chest, we are proud to carry one of the largest selections of African brass beads, antique brass, and ethnic & tribal brass beads on the web.