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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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Round Red Jasper Beads (4mm)

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Admire these beautiful red jasper beads. Red jasper is a stone that is said to hold powerful physical and spiritual protection. Going back to the t...

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Round Sandstone Agate Beads (8mm)

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Take a look at these eccentric agate beads. The unique sandstone finish evokes the timeless landscape of saharan sand dunes. Each strand includes a...

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Matte Round Bronzite Beads (6mm)

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Add a raw piece of the Earth to your custom design projects with our brilliant strands of Bronzite Stone Beads. Bronzite can be found all over the ...

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Round Green Nephrite Jade Beads (6mm, Set of 100)

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These chic and earthy Nephrite Jade Gemstone Beads will make a beautiful addition to any jewelry design kit. Each natural stone beads has a smooth ...

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Round Onyx Beads (4mm)

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These natural Onyx beads are perfect for handmade jewelry design projects. Onyx can withstand high levels of stress and therefore is perfect for ma...

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Faceted Round Almandine Garnet Beads (5mm)

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These stylish Faceted Garnet Beads are made from natural gemstones. With a beautiful purple and red iridescent tone these stone beads are the perfe...

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Mottled Green Serpentine Saucer Beads (4mm)

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Take a look at this stunning strand of green stone beads. Also known as Shah Maqsood Jade, this gemstone is only found in the western mountains of ...

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Round Crazy Lace Agate Beads (4mm)

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Crazy lace agate, commonly known as Mexican Agate, is believed to have been formed during the cretaceous period, approximately 65-90 million years ...

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Green Cylindrical Heishi Turquoise Beads (6x3mm)

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Check out this amazing strand of high-quality stone beads made of authentic turquoise. This brilliant and unique color will add an unmistakable acc...

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Antique-Inspired Mixed Turquoise Style Stone Beads (3-4mm)

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Indulge your eyes in these beautiful turquoise-style beads brought to you from the mountainous wilds of Afghanistan. The mineral rich landscape of ...

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Dark Turquoise Stone Heishi Beads (4mm)

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Check out this amazing strand of stone beads made of authentic turquoise. This brilliant and unique color will add an unmistakable accent to your j...

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Faceted Turquoise Stone Beads (6x4mm)

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These beautiful faceted beads are made of authentic turquoise stone from Afghanistan. Each unique strand is about 16 inches long with beads measuri...

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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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Round Silver Leaf Jasper Beads (10mm)

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These beautiful grey gemstone beads are made of silver leaf jasper. Silver leaf jasper is considered by many to promote balance and stability. Pay ...

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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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Earthy Graduated Disk Turquoise Beads

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Mottled Lapis Lazuli Saucer Beads (4mm)

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These beautiful Lapis Lazuli Chunky Button Beads are a great find! Lapis Lazuli is known for its vibrant and deep tones of blue and makes for a dis...

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Green Turquoise Tiny Heishi Beads (2mm)

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

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Black & White Striped Dzi Agate Beads (6mm)

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Dzi beads were first documented between the years 2000 and 1000 BC in India, and are often considered to ward off the evil eye. They are made of Ag...

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Blue Toned Turquoise-Style Afghan Stone Cylinder Beads (2mm)

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These beautiful cylindrical-shaped beads are from the mountains of Afghanistan. They are made from recycled, reconstituted stone meant to resemble ...

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Matte Round Cloudy Quartz Beads (10mm)

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Indulge your eyes in these beautiful cloudy quartz beads in a natural frosted finish. These delightful gemstone beads measure approximately 10 x 10...

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Round Non-Magnetic Hematite Beads (8mm)

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Take a look at these polished non-magnetic Hematite Beads. These durable beads will help add a fun and mysterious vibe to your custom jewelry desig...

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Middle Eastern Turquoise Heishi Beads

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Hard to come by - look at these beautiful beads made of prized turquoise from Southwestern Asia. It is rare to find such beautiful and genuine turq...

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Matte Grey Picasso Jasper Beads (12mm)

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Take a look at this great strand of Picasso jasper beads. In some traditions, Jasper is said to empower the spirit and provide energy to those who ...

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