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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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Bright Coral-Style Faceted Rectangle Afghan Stone Beads (4mm)

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Round Turquoise Beads (3mm)

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Coral Color Stone Saucer Beads (6mm)

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

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Black Rondelle Volcanic Lava Beads (16mm)

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These natural beads are made using dried lava! Lava is a form of molten rock that originates from volcano eruptions. We offer these fun beads a lar...

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Dark 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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Aqua Turquoise Nugget Beads (7-8mm)

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

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Carved Swirl Round Onyx Beads (10mm)

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Our Carved Onyx Beads, made of solid stone and are the perfect statement of timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted in a stunningly dark blac...

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Cinnamon Brown Volcanic Lava Beads (8mm)

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Rondelle Turquoise Beads (4mm)

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Faceted Round Amazonite Beads (10mm)

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Red Geometric Patterned Jade Beads (8mm)

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Cinnamon Brown Volcanic Lava Beads (10mm)

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Matte Grey Picasso Jasper Beads (6mm)

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Round Onyx Beads (7mm, Set of 100)

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These useful Onyx beads are the perfect fit all of your jewelry design projects! Cut and polished from natural stone, these black onyx beads come i...

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Natural Carnelian Cylinder Beads (4x3mm)

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Green Turquoise Nugget Beads (5mm)

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The unique color of these authentic turquoise stone beads will add an unmistakable touch to your jewelry creations. Turquoise has been treasured by...

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Faceted Round Amazonite Beads (6mm)

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Faceted Round Picture Jasper Beads (4mm)

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Green Turquoise-Style Afghan Stone Rice Beads (4x2.5mm)

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Dark Round Sodalite Beads (4mm)

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Like the pattern of moonlit summer sky, these Sodalite beads are made from natural mineral stone. The premium finish of these spherical beads adds ...

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Gold Round Druzy Agate Beads (10mm)

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Blue Aqua Turquoise Chip Beads (4-6mm)

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Afghan Lapis Lazuli Cylinder 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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Green Serpetine Bicone Beads (7x3mm)

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