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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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Flat Circular Afghan Lapis Lazuli Beads (8mm)

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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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Black Rondelle Volcanic Lava Beads (8mm)

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Black Sea Sediment Jasper Beads (12mm)

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

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Earth Aqua Turquoise Nugget Beads (5-7mm)

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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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Gold Round Druzy Agate Beads (12mm)

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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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Natural Round Lapis Lazuli Beads (8-9mm)

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Take a dive into the deep blue tones of these alluring Lapis Lazuli Beads. Lapis Lazuli Beads are known for their vibrant blue hue and inspiring na...

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Round Brown Ball Beads (10mm)

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Round Brown Ball Beads (6mm)

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Round Carnelian Beads (12mm)

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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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Faceted Hex Cut Garnet Beads (6mm)

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These Faceted Garnet Beads are a great addition to any gemstone lover's design kit. Each Garnet Gemstone has been cut and faceted in a way to help ...

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Coral Red Sea Sediment Jasper Square Heishi Beads (4mm)

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Faceted Rectangular Lapis Lazuli Beads (7-9mm)

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Natural Lava Stretch Bracelet

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This stretch bracelet is made using natural beads carved out of dried lava! Lava is a form of molten rock that originates from volcano eruptions. A...

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Round Dark Garnet Beads (5mm, Set of 100)

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Green Aqua Turquoise Rondelle (3mm)

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Light Blue Turquoise Style Round Beads (4mm)

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Green Jade Nephrite Heishi Beads (2.75mm)

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Tiny Lapis Chunk Beads (2mm)

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Green Turquoise Rice Beads (8x6mm)

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Antiqued Tibetan Agate Oval Beads (27x18mm)

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Admire the details of this exceptional strand of hand-patterned tibetan agate beads fashioned in a oval shape. Each bead shows its own unique chara...

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Light Blue Turquoise Nugget Beads (8mm)

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Dark Green Mayan Jade Bracelet (8mm)

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Made from authentic Guatemalita Jade stone, these unique beads have been individually shaped and polished by the native Mayan people of Guatemala i...

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Blue Turquoise-Style Faceted Afghan Stone Beads (6x4mm)

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Dark Round Creek Jasper Beads (8mm, Large Hole)

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Here we have a beautiful strand of red creek jasper beads in a round shape. These beads are unique because of their large hole size of 2mm; great f...

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