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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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Round Non-Magnetic Hematite Beads (14mm)

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Matte Round Green Turquoise Style Stone Beads (6mm)

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These faux turquoise stone beads will add a splash of color to any jewelry designs. Look carefully and you will see that many beads have a patterne...

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Matte Round Turquoise Style Stone Beads (6mm)

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Round Non-Magnetic Hematite Beads (12mm)

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Round Turquoise Style Stone Beads (6mm)

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Rondelle White Calcutta-Style Stone Beads (4mm)

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These off-white natural stone beads are versatile as they are fun. Look carefully and you will see that many beads will have a textured patterned s...

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Matte Oval Lapis Beads (9x6mm)

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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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Dark Green Flat Circular Afghan Jade Beads (8mm)

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Indulge your eyes in these beautiful green jade beads brought to you from Afghanistan. The mineral rich landscape of Central Asia has been a source...

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Brown Faceted Rectangle Afghan Stone Beads (4mm)

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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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Antiqued Brass Non-Magnetic Hematite Snake Beads (5mm)

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Take a look at these frosted non-magnetic Hematite beads. Each stone bead is features an intricate snake vertebrae-like interlocking design. Hemati...

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Silver Electroplated Lava Snake Beads (6mm)

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These shimmering Silver Lava Snake Beads can add a unique finish to any design. These unique beads are made using dried lava. They are then electro...

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Mini-Oval Tibetan Agate Beads (12x8mm)

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Jumbo Rondelle African Opal Beads (20mm)

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Rectangular African Carnelian Beads (Jumbo Size)

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African Opal Colodonte Beads

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Green Turquoise Oval Beads (12x8mm)

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Tribal Patterned Carved Jade Cube Beads

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Elongated Antiqued Tibetan Agate Beads (40x14mm)

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Vintage Round Mottled Lapis Lazuli Beads (6mm)

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Vintage Round Mottled Lapis Lazuli Beads (8mm)

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Vintage Round Weathered Lapis Lazuli Beads (8mm)

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Mottled Blue Round Lapis Lazuli Beads (10mm)

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Cylindrical Tibetan Agate Beads (22x18mm)

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Flat Circular Onyx Beads (14mm)

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