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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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Green Aqua Sea Sediment Jasper Chip Beads

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Dark Turquoise-Style Afghan Stone Cylinder Beads (2mm)

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Crackled Eye Round Tibetan Agate Beads (11mm)

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Take a look at these uniquely patterned Tibetan agate beads. The special character of this stone bead is apparent by the special pattern and textur...

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Silver 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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Premium Oval Tibetan Agate Beads (26x13mm)

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Black Oval Volcanic Lava Beads (15x13mm)

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Brown Egyptian Scarab Bead (18x12mm)

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Purple Volcanic Lava Beads (4mm)

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Lapis Lazuli Button Beads (6-12mm)

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These unique Lapis beads are made from authentic lapis stone mined and polished in Afghanistan. These Lapis beads can make for a great addition to ...

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Ocean Green Turquoise Nugget Beads (10mm)

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Mixed Blue Turquoise-Style Heishi Beads (4mm)

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Extra Tiny Green Jade Cylinder Beads (1.5mm)

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Pale Blue Turquoise Nugget Beads (8mm)

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Brass Flat Interlocking Snake Beads (6mm)

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Faceted Round Malachite Beads (2mm)

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Spiral Carved Oval Onyx Beads (18x11mm)

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Blue Sea Sediment Jasper Chip Beads

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Silver Electroplated Lava Beads (10mm)

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Round Blue Apatite Beads (8mm)

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Carved Spiral Oval Amethyst Beads (8-15mm)

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Round Moss Agate Beads (10mm)

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These beautiful round moss agate beads are just perfect for adding a touch of vibrance to any creative project. With 10mm diameter, and a beautiful...

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Light Green Serpentine Saucer Beads (3mm)

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Green Turquoise Chip Beads (3x6mm)

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Lapis Lazuli Fish-Shaped Beads

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