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These multicolor color round beads are made from natural horn. The slight variations in colors and shape of the beads will make them a fun addition...
View full detailsAdmire this beautiful strand of beige color natural horn beads. Beads such as this are handcrafted in the mountainous regions of Nepal and Tibet. E...
View full detailsThese brown color saucer beads are made from natural horn. The slight variations in colors and shape of the beads will make them a fun addition to ...
View full detailsAdmire this beautiful strand of translucent amber color natural horn beads. Beads such as this are handcrafted in the mountainous regions of Nepal ...
View full detailsThese grey color round beads are made from natural horn. The slight variations in colors and shape of the beads will make them a fun addition to yo...
View full detailsAdmire this beautiful strand of translucent amber color natural horn beads. Beads such as this are handcrafted in the mountainous regions of Nepal ...
View full detailsThese brown color round beads are made from natural horn. The slight variations in colors and shape of the beads will make them a fun addition to y...
View full detailsThese beads are made from horn. Strands are extra long and measure 48" in long, with beads measuring approximately 4-8mm wide by 6-10mm in diameter...
View full detailsThese unusual beads are made from natural horn. The slight variations in colors and shape of the beads will make them a fun addition to your beadin...
View full detailsThese grey color round beads are made from natural horn. The slight variations in colors and shape of the beads will make them a fun addition to yo...
View full detailsThese brown color round beads are made from natural horn. The slight variations in colors and shape of the beads will make them a fun addition to y...
View full detailsThese multicolor color unusual beads are made from natural horn. The slight variations in colors and shape of the beads will make them a fun additi...
View full detailsThese red color saucer beads are made from natural horn. The slight variations in colors and shape of the beads will make them a fun addition to yo...
View full detailsThese multicolor color unusual beads are made from natural horn. The slight variations in colors and shape of the beads will make them a fun additi...
View full detailsThese amber colored beads are made in Morocco from cow horn. The vibrant colors are sure to make your jewelry a statement. Bead sizes are approxima...
View full detailsThese grey oval beads are made from natural horn. The slight variations in colors and shape of the beads will make them a fun addition to your bead...
View full detailsAdmire this beautiful strand of amber color natural horn beads. Beads such as this are handcrafted in the mountainous regions of Nepal and Tibet. E...
View full detailsThese beautiful horn medallion beads are made in Morocco from sheep horn. The natural hues of gray are sure to make your jewelry a statement. Bead ...
View full detailsThese grey color round beads are made from natural horn. The slight variations in colors and shape of the beads will make them a fun addition to yo...
View full detailsThese amber colored beads are made in Morocco from recycled sheep horn. These beads have a more rustic texture than some of our other horn beads wh...
View full detailsAdmire this beautiful strand of darkly colored translucent amber color natural horn beads. Beads such as this are handcrafted in the mountainous re...
View full detailsThese grey elongated beads are made from natural horn. The slight variations in colors and shape of the beads will make them a fun addition to your...
View full detailsThis exceptional strand of beads is handmade from cow horn in Ghana, West Africa. Look carefully and you will see the unique grain of the polished ...
View full detailsThese black color nugget beads are made from natural horn. The slight variations in colors and shape of the beads will make them a fun addition to ...
View full detailsDo you want to connect to the ancient materials used by master artisans of the past? Wanting to ground yourself? Feeling the need to connect your inspired jewelry designs with mother earth? Well, our natural beads might be the best option for your newest jewelry designs and creations. At The Bead Chest we have a numerous assortment of natural beads for you to choose from. From our natural glass beads to our natural resin beads, from our shell and coral beads to our stone beads and from our wooden beads to our natural animal horn beads when it comes to organic and not artificial beads we got you covered.
Since the dawn of time cultures from all over the world have utilized the natural world around them. When it comes to jewelry design, materials like natural stone, wood, shell, bone and clay beads have always been used to create iconic masterpieces. All over the planet evidence of natural wood being used in various jewelry designs has been found and some artifacts date all the way back to 500 BC. Ancient wooden rosaries and jewelry pieces can be seen in many museums around the world. The use of clay beads date back as far as 1000 BC and have been found in various regions across Africa. In West Africa clay beads were used as a form of currency in countries like Ghana and Mali. The oldest known jewelry in the world comes from natural seashell jewelry. Recently in the Skhul caves in Israel two shell beads were found and are believed to be 135,000 years old! Bone beads have been used to ornament clothes and jewelry designs for thousands of years. The creation and use of glass beads goes back almost 3,500 years. Glass beads are believed to first be created in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. All that being said, mixing in our natural jewelry beads into your designs will really help connect your design aesthetic with the artisan quality of long times past.
In the modern day, many new age communities treasure naturally occuring beads made from stone, wood, shell, resin and bone for their many metaphysical healing properties. It is said that wood beads are good at helping clear negative energy while grounding the wearer. Some say that natural stones like agate exude a healing energy of courage and strength. Many believe that seashell beads can help reduce stress, as well as, help open the third eye chakra. It is also believed that wearing resin jewelry will help protect the wearer from bad luck. Many also say that wearing glass jewelry will help amplify ones intentions.
So when it comes to incorporating natural bead strands into your jewelry design you really can’t go wrong. Implement the jewelry design techniques and style of the ancient times with our natural beads. We can’t wait to see what you do!