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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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Rainbow Round Druzy Agate Beads (14mm)

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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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Dark Antiqued Round Tibetan Agate Beads (8mm)

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Take a look at these hand-patterned Tibetan Agate beads. The special character of this stone is apparent in the unique finish of the beads. Each of...

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Round Amethyst Beads (4mm)

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Enhance your jewelry creations with these stunning Round Amethyst Beads (4mm). Made of beautiful purple stone, these beads come in a strand length,...

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Dark Round Amethyst Beads (5mm)

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These beautiful Purple Gemstone Beads are perfect for almost any jewelry design project. Made from Natural Amethyst these polished stone beads have...

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Green Turquoise Nugget Beads (8mm)

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Aqua Green Turquoise Nugget Beads (10mm)

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Carved Watermelon Round Onyx Beads (8mm)

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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 Garnet Beads (4mm, Set of 100)

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Matte Black Sea Sediment Jasper Beads (8mm)

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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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Jumbo Chip Lapis Lazuli Beads (7-16mm)

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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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Serpentine-Style Faceted Afghan Stone Beads (8x5mm)

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These beautiful faceted beads are from the mountains of Afghanistan. They are made from recycled, reconstituted stone meant to resemble traditional...

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Graduated Rondelle Garnet Beads (5-8mm)

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Garnet gets it name from the Latin word malogranatum which means pomegranate. In ancient times it was believed that Garnet was a great protection s...

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Pastel Green Nephrite Jade Button Beads (6mm)

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Matte Orange Calcite Chunk Beads (6mm)

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Round Non-Magnetic Hematite Beads (3mm)

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Lime Green Volcanic Lava Beads (6mm)

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Authentic Blue Turquoise Stone Cube Beads (4mm)

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Cylindrical Turquoise Heishi Beads (5mm)

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Charcoal Interlocking Non-Magnetic Hematite Snake Beads (4mm)

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Add the classic look and feel of Hematite to your DIY designs with these beautiful Charcoal Interlocking Hematite Beads. Hematite is a very fun nat...

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Carnelian Stone Sphere Beads (Graduated)

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Dark Round Carnelian Beads (4mm)

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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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Matte Round Carnelian Beads (10mm)

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Round Red Spessartine Garnet Beads (3mm)

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This luxurious strand Spessartine Garnet Beads is sure to be a great addition to your design kit. The gorgeous, vibrant red hue can give your craft...

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Rough Lapis Lazuli Nugget Beads

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Admire these beautiful raw gemstone beads made from rough Lapis Lazuli stone. Lapis is a natural stone that has been prized since antiquity for its...

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