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    Medley of Afghani Lapis and Turquoise Beads

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    From the mountains of Afghanistan, this exciting medley includes a wide variety of delightful beads including lapis lazuli, turquoise, and others. ...

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    Black Volcanic Lava Beads (10mm)

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    These natural beads are made using dried lava, formed from molten rock originating from a volcano eruption. They come in a variety of shapes and si...

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    Round Onyx Beads (8mm)

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    These Onyx Beads are the ideal addition for any jewelry project. This stone material is specifically crafted for its deep black color, creating a s...

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    Matte Round Lapis Lazuli Beads (6mm)

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    Be inspired by these lovely Lapis Lazuli Beads. Lapis Lazuli beads can make for a truly vibrant accent piece or spacer in most your original neckla...

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    Medley of Afghani Gemstone Beads

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    Indigo Blue Round Lapis Lazuli Beads (4mm)

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    Take a moment to appreciate the unique and striking patterns of these stunning Lapis Lazuli beads. Lapis Lazuli Stone beads like this are known for...

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    White Skull Beads (10mm)

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    This beautiful strand of Skull Beads is great for designers with a bold design aesthetic. Whether you use these skull beads as chunky charms for br...

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    Round Onyx Beads (6mm)

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    These Onyx Beads are perfect for use in all your jewelry making and design projects. Onyx will add a luxurious and classic look to your necklaces, ...

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    Heart-Shaped Lapis Lazuli Beads (10mm, Set of 100)

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    This great set of Lapis Lazuli Heart Beads is ideal for making cute jewelry designs. Lapis Lazuli is popular gemstone that has been used for centur...

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    Round Rose Quartz Beads (6mm, Set of 100)

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    Add a calming energy and understated beauty to any jewelry making project with this gorgeous set of Rose Quartz Gemstone Beads. These semi-precious...

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    Rainbow Sea Sediment Jasper Beads (4mm)

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    Take a look at this stunning strand of Rainbow Sea Sediment Jasper. The beautiful marbled pattern on each bead gives it a truly distinct look. Vers...

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    Round Lapis Lazuli Beads (7mm, Set of 100)

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    This versatile set Lapis Lazuli Beads is perfect any design project. Lapis Lazuli is a type of gemstone composed of Lazurite, Calcite, and Pyrite, ...

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    Round Light Green Aventurine Beads (4mm)

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    Aventurine is a form of quartz and is considered to be the "Stone of Opportunity." Often said to enhance prosperity and wealth, this green gemstone...

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    Caramel Round Carnelian Beads (4mm, Set of 100)

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    This gorgeous pack of Dark Carnelian Beads is perfect for creating a translucent pop of color to you jewelry designs. You can string these beautifu...

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    Black Volcanic Lava Beads (8mm) (Large Hole)

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    These natural beads are made using dried lava, formed from molten rock originating from a volcano eruption. They come in a variety of shapes and si...

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    Matte Round Black Onyx Beads (8mm)

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    Admire the dark hue of these genuine Black Onyx Beads. Like the darkness of night, these beads can add an element of mystery to your creative desig...

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    Turquoise-Style Afghani Saucer Stone Beads (5mm)

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    These beautiful saucer beads are from the mountains of Afghanistan. They are made from recycled, reconstituted stone meant to resemble traditional ...

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    Aqua Round Druzy Agate Beads (6mm)

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    Fun and easy to work with, these colorful Druzy Agate Stone Beads are a great choice for creative and custom jewelry designs. The name Druzy genera...

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    Round Pink Zebra Jasper Beads (8mm)

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    The clear black and white patterns on the surface of Zebra Jasper resembles the coat of a zebra. Zebra Jasper is often referred to as the ‘Stone of...

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    Black Skull Beads (10mm)

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    These Skull Beads are a great way to add a playful and interesting vibe to your design projects. Each skull bead is skillfully shaped then is dyed ...

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    Round Pink Zebra Jasper Beads (4mm)

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    The clear black and white patterns on the surface of Zebra Jasper resembles the coat of a zebra. Zebra Jasper is often referred to as the ‘Stone of...

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    Round Malachite Beads (14mm)

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    Take a look at these stunning Malachite stone Beads. Malachite is known all around the world due to its deep green color and intricate patterns. Ma...

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    Round Malachite Beads (6mm)

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    Antiqued Copper Electroplated Lava Beads (6mm)

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    These natural beads are made using dried lava. They are then electroplated to take on this beautiful metallic finish! Lava is a form of molten rock...

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Gemstone beads are treasured by many. The power and symbolism of color is central to the cultures of many indigenous tribes in Africa. From the speckled whites and grays of Bauxite Beads which mark the acceptance of a newborn into Krobo society, to the deep reddish brown of Carnelian which symbolizes vitality and fertility, it's no wonder that certain stones are considered invaluable among some tribal cultures. But, African Gemstone Beads aren't just prized for their aesthetic beauty and rarity. Tribes such as the Yoruba also place great value upon certain types of gemstones owing to their former use as early currency. Through early trade routes, there was considerable influx of natural Gemstone Beads such as agate, carnelian and turquoise; stones which were often traded with Yoruban and Bedouin chiefs in exchange for furs, art and slaves.

Unsurprisingly, the collectible value of African Gemstone Beads inspired many artisans to produce counterfeit copies from other less precious materials - the Ancient Egyptians being a great example. After exhausting many of their own turquoise mines, they looked to another material with similar properties: jasper. The vast majority of African Turquoise Beads sold today are produced from this mineral. Bauxite, favored for its reddish-brown marbled appearance, was also used throughout the trade era to produce faux Carnelian Beads, and remains a popular element among native jewelry crafters today.

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