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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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Deep Blue Graduated Disk Turquoise Beads

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Admire this beautiful strand of stone beads made of authentic turquoise. The brilliant and unique color will add an unmistakable accent to your jew...

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Round Garnet Beads (8-9mm)

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These Garnet beads are perfect for almost any jewelry design project. Cut and polished from natural gemstones the beautiful color of each bead is p...

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Black Sea Sediment Jasper Beads (4mm)

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Great strand of black jasper beads. Beautiful marbled pattern on each bead gives a distinct look. Versatile beads for any beading project. Individu...

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Round Unakite Beads (4mm)

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Unakite beads are a beautiful combination of green and pink that create a unique, mottled appearance. These semi-precious gemstones are often used ...

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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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Blue Turquoise Cylinder Beads (2x3mm)

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Jade-Style Afghan Stone Rice Beads (4x2mm)

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Malachite-Style Afghan Stone Rice Beads (8x3mm)

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Light Green Serpentine Heishi Beads (4mm)

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

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Round Deep Green Nephrite Jade Beads (8mm, Set of 90)

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These stunning Deep Green Nephrite Jade Beads will make a beautiful addition to any jewelry design kit. Each natural stone beads has a smooth and p...

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Round Tiger Eye Beads (8mm)

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These natural gemstone beads are made from the metamorphic rock known as Tiger's eye. Tiger's eye is known for its golden color and silky luster. S...

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Light Blue Turquoise Afghan Stone Heishi Beads (4mm)

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Turquoise Blue Afghani Bicone Rice Beads (4.5 x 2.5mm)

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Yellow Saucer Afghan Jade Beads (6mm)

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Rainbow Round Druzy Agate Beads (8mm)

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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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Blue Turquoise-Style Disk Stone Beads (6mm)

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Yellow Faceted Cube Afghan Jade Beads (5mm)

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Sunset Orange Afghan Stone Cylinder Beads (2.5mm)

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Round Blue Aventurine Beads (10mm)

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Aventurine is a form of quartz, characterized by its translucency and the presence of platy mineral inclusions that give a shimmering or glistening...

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Dark Green Jade Saucer Beads (4mm)

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Flat Green Aqua Afghan Turquoise Beads

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These beautiful faceted beads are made of authentic turquoise stone from Afghanistan. Each unique strand is about 16" long with beads measuring 5-7...

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Blue Turquoise-Style Disk Stone Beads (8mm)

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Matte Round Carnelian Beads (8mm)

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Take a moment to appreciate the luxurious hues of these carnelian beads. Commonly referred to as the 'Stone of Confidence', Carnelian beads can mak...

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Round Natural Agate Stone Beads (6mm)

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