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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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African Turquoise Nugget Beads

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Round Non-Magnetic Hematite Beads (6mm)

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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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Round Onyx Beads (7mm)

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These beautiful Onyx Beads will add sophistication and elegance to any of your jewelry or crafting projects. Crafted from genuine stone with a glos...

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Round Deep Green Nephrite Jade Beads (7mm, Set of 100)

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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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Matte Grey Picasso Jasper Beads (10mm)

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Premium Round Camo Tibetan Agate Beads (8mm)

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Green Turquoise Style Bicone Beads (4x2mm)

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Admire these delicate turquoise style bicone-shaped beads. These small beads come out of Afghanistan and are fun to use for bracelets, jewelry, and...

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Premium Round Tibetan Agate Beads (8mm)

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Pastel Yellow Agate Interlocking Snake Beads (6mm)

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These interlocking beads are carved from agate in a shape that resembles snake vertebrae. The shape is common to vintage Czech beads which were use...

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Round Crazy Lace Agate Beads (10mm)

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Cylindrical Afghan Turquoise Heishi Beads (12x4mm)

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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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Matte Round Carnelian Beads (6mm)

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Matte Lavender Lilac Jade Beads (4mm)

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Faceted Turquoise Stone Beads (4x3mm)

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Green Aqua Sea Sediment Jasper Beads (4mm)

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Round Sodalite Beads (6mm)

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Round Rose Quartz Beads (7.5mm, Set of 100)

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Faceted African Turquoise Beads (3mm)

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Cinnamon Brown Volcanic Lava Beads (6mm)

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Semi-Polished Round Onyx Beads (4mm)

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Antiqued Round Tibetan Agate Beads (12mm)

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Antiqued Oval Eye Tibetan Agate Beads (14x10mm)

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Caramel Round Carnelian Beads (6mm)

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Green Aqua Cylindrical Heishi Turquoise Beads (3x2mm)

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