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    Blue Turquoise Afghani Stone Cylinder Beads (4mm)

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    Indulge your eyes in these beautiful turquoise beads brought to you from the mountainous wilds of Afghanistan. Cut from the brilliant Turquoise sto...

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    Round Onyx Beads (5mm)

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    These Onyx Beads are perfect for adding subtle elegance to your jewelry designs. With a round cut and consistent shape for each bead, you can be ce...

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    Silver 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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    Round Garnet Beads (2mm)

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    Introducing our stunning garnet beads - a beautiful addition to any jewelry making collection. These deep red gemstones are sure to catch the eye a...

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    White Skull Beads (7mm)

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    These Skull Beads have a fun and playful artisan feel to them. The hand carved look of these skull beads can help provide the perfect amount of edg...

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    Round Garnet Beads (4-5mm)

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    Take a closer look at these beautiful Garnet Stone Beads Made from natural gemstone these beads have a powerful red hue that can add a vivid pop of...

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    Matte Round Dalmatian Jasper Beads (6mm)

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    Dalmatian jasper is a beautiful black spotted stone that is said to help break down barriers in one's life. These beautiful matte round beads measu...

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    Round Lapis Lazuli Beads (20mm)

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    Indulge your eyes in these beautiful lapis lazuli beads. The mineral rich landscape of Asia has been a source of treasured stones for at least thre...

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    Antiqued Silver Electroplated Lava Beads (8mm)

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    These natural beads are made using dried lava. They are then electroplated to take on this beautiful metallic finish! Lava is a form of molten rock...

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    Matte Round Rose Quartz Beads (6mm)

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    Rose Quartz is said to be a stone that represents one’s heart, and is found in varoius areas across the world including Madagascar, Germany, India ...

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    Round Green Nephrite Jade Beads (10mm)

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    This strand of marbled Nephrite Jade has an unparalleled beauty that is sure to make any jewelry design stand out. Each colorful gemstone bead feat...

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    Gold Electroplated Lava Beads (8mm)

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    These natural beads are made using dried lava. They are then electroplated to take on this beautiful metallic finish! Lava is a form of molten rock...

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    Carved Swirl Round Onyx Beads (20mm)

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    Admire the dark hue of these genuine Black Onyx Beads. Like the darkness of night, these beads can add an element of mystery to your creative desig...

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    Antiqued Copper Electroplated Lava Beads (8mm)

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    These natural beads are made using dried lava. They are then electroplated to take on this beautiful metallic finish! Lava is a form of molten rock...

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    Carved Round Tiger Eye Bead (Single Bead, 20mm)

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    This stunning Patterned Tiger Eye Bead is the perfect addition to any jewelry crafting or beading kit. Tiger Eye Gemstones have a deep brown color ...

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    Round Onyx Beads (8mm)

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    These Onyx Beads are the ideal addition for any jewelry project. This stone material is specifically crafted for its deep black color, creating a s...

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    Spiral Carved Oval Onyx Beads (18x11mm)

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    Admire the dark hue of these genuine Black Onyx Beads. Like the darkness of night, these beads can add an element of mystery to your creative desig...

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    Round Carnelian Beads (14mm)

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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 Pink Aventurine Beads (8mm)

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    Aventurine stone is known in the gemstone world as one of the luckiest stones. Pink aventurine is believed by some to inspire positive thinking in ...

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    Antiqued Brass Electroplated Lava Beads (10mm)

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    Round Red Spessartine Garnet Beads (4mm)

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    These beautiful Spessartine Garnet beads can add the perfect touch to any jewelry design. Carved and finely polished into a useful round shape thes...

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    Caramel Round Carnelian Beads (6mm)

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

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    Beige Oval Afghani Calcite Beads

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    Calcite is often known as the stone of emotional intelligence. It is naturally found in deposits from hot springs, caverns, and volcanic-derived ro...

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    Faceted Twisted Lapis Lazuli Beads (22x10mm)

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    Indulge your eyes in these beautiful lapis lazuli beads. The mineral rich landscape of Asia has been a source of treasured stones for at least thre...

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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.