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Gemstone Beads

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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Pearl Round Druzy Agate Beads (12mm)

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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 African Turquoise Beads (12mm)

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Check out this amazing strand of stone beads made from "African turquoise", which is sourced from African jasper mines. This brilliant and unique c...

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Amphora-shaped Tibetan Agate Beads (25x14mm)

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Take a look at these individually patterned Tibetan agate beads. The special character of this stone bead is apparent by the unique translucence of...

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Chunk Afghan Lapis Lazuli Beads

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Indulge your eyes in these beautiful lapis lazuli beads brought to you from the mountainous wilds of Afghanistan. The mineral rich landscape of Cen...

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Carnelian Disk Beads (9-17mm)

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These glorious Carnelian Beads are cut and polished from natural stone and come in a rich earthy red color. These chip beads have an interesting sh...

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Black Rondelle Volcanic Lava Beads (12mm)

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Striped Rondelle Tibetan Agate Beads (8x12mm)

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Serpentine Agate Disk Beads (9-16mm)

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These Serpentine Agate Beads are the perfect way to add a splash of color to your jewelry designs. These beads are made entirely of natural stone a...

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Green Aqua Sea Sediment Jasper Chip Beads

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Great strand of sea sediment jasper beads. In some traditions, Jasper is said to empower the spirit and provide energy to those who hold it. The be...

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Silver Round Druzy Agate Beads (12mm)

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Premium Oval Tibetan Agate Beads (26x13mm)

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Black Oval Volcanic Lava Beads (15x13mm)

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White Banded Agate Disk Beads (10-16mm)

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These gorgeous White Banded Agate Disk Beads lend to any jewelry project an air of sophistication and balance. Each bead measures 10-16mm wide and ...

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Onyx Capsule Beads (21x13mm)

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Peach Round Druzy Agate Beads (12mm)

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Cloudy White Agate Chip Beads (8-17mm)

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Oval Onyx Beads (20x13mm)

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Rainbow Round Druzy Agate Beads (12mm)

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Assorted Ancient Mali Granite Oval Stone Beads

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Oval Serpentine Beads (Extra Long Strand, 16x12mm)

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Take a closer look at this stunning strand of Serpentine beads. This gemstone bead strand comes with up to 100 beads, making it ideal to use as a h...

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Brown Garnet Stone Chunk Beads

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Multi-faceted Afghan Lapis Stone Beads

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These exquisite Lapis Lazuli beads were hand-faceted by an artisan in Afghanistan. The brilliant color of the natural stone is enhanced by the deta...

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Old Nigerian White Agate Beads (11-15mm)

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Light Color Premium Oval Tibetan Agate Beads (23x13mm)

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