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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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Vintage Round Mottled Lapis Lazuli Beads (9mm)

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Indulge your eyes in these exquisite lapis lazuli beads, sourced from a premium vintage stock. For centuries, lapis has been treasured for its deep...

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Round Weathered Lapis Lazuli Beads (9mm)

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Indulge your eyes in these exquisite lapis lazuli beads, sourced from a premium vintage stock. For centuries, lapis has been treasured for its deep...

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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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Ancient Amazonite African Stone Beads

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Ancient Mali Granite Stone Beads #13444

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Serpentine African Stone Beads #10524

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Oval Serpentine African Stone Beads #10523

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Graduated Faceted Amethyst Beads (6-9mm)

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Amethyst beads are exquisite, semi-precious gemstones that are renowned for their deep purple hue. The color of these beads can vary from light vio...

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Graduated Faceted Round Amethyst Beads (6-10mm)

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These stunning Amethyst Beads are sure to bring beauty and elegance to any design. Showcasing the deep purple hue of these natural stones each bead...

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Carnelian Medallion Spade Stone Beads (17-27mm)

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Admire these Carnelian Heart Shaped beads which are made of 100% natural agate stone. Take note of their beautiful tone and rustic appeal. These be...

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Ancient Amazonite African Stone Beads

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Ancient Mali Quartz Stone Disk Beads #12850

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African Serpentine Stone Beads #14576

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Ancient Mali Granite Stone Beads #13447

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Ancient Mauritanian Boksameh Stone Beads

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Ancient Mali Granite Stone Beads #12476

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Ancient Mali Quartz Stone Bicone Beads #13364

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Rondelle-Style Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Beads (Mid-Blue)

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Old Nigerian White Agate Beads (9-17mm)

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Old Nigerian White Agate Beads (9-17mm)

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Old Nigerian White Agate Beads (9-17mm)

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Old Mali Glass & Stone Bead Medley

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Green Round Electroplated Hematite Beads (8mm)

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