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  • Lapis Lazuli Tiny Cylindrical Heishi Beads (2mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Lapis Lazuli Tiny Cylindrical Heishi Beads (2mm)

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    These beautiful tiny heishi beads are made of the highest quality Lapis Lazuli from Afghanistan. Each unique strand is about 11 inches long with be...

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  • Matte Round Black Onyx Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Matte Round Black Onyx Beads (6mm)

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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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  • Matte Round Sodalite Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Matte Round Sodalite Beads (8mm)

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    Like the pattern of clouds billowing in a blue sky, these Sodalite beads are made from natural mineral stone. The matte finish of these spherical b...

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  • Heart-Shaped Non-Magnetic Hematite Beads (5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Heart-Shaped Non-Magnetic Hematite Beads (5mm)

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    Take a look at these polished non-magnetic Hematite Beads. These durable beads will help add a fun and mysterious vibe to your custom jewelry desig...

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  • Matte Round Lapis Lazuli Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Matte Round Lapis Lazuli Beads (4mm)

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    Take a moment to appreciate the unique and striking patterns of these stunning Lapis Lazuli beads. Lapis Lazuli Stone beads like this are known for...

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  • Black Volcanic Lava Beads (10mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Black Volcanic Lava Beads (10mm)

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    These natural beads are made using dried lava, formed from molten rock originating from a volcano eruption. They come in a variety of shapes and si...

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  • Onyx Silver Capped Locket Pendant (28x10mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Onyx Silver Capped Locket Pendant (28x10mm)

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    Admire this great Nepali locket pendant. Each pendant is made by setting a round stone between two engraved silver caps. Onyx is a natural stone th...

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  • Round Non-Magnetic Hematite Beads (5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Round Non-Magnetic Hematite Beads (5mm)

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    Take a look at these polished non-magnetic Hematite Beads. These durable beads will help add a fun and mysterious vibe to your custom jewelry desig...

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  • Turquoise Silver Capped Locket Pendant (28x10mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Turquoise Silver Capped Locket Pendant (28x10mm)

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    Admire this great Nepali locket pendant. Each pendant is made by setting a round stone between two engraved silver caps. Turquoise stone has been t...

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  • Afghani Bicone Turquoise Beads (6x4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Afghani Bicone Turquoise Beads (6x4mm)

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    Indulge your eyes in these beautiful turquoise beads brought to you from the mountainous wilds of Afghanistan. The mineral rich landscape of Centra...

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  • Milky Green Jade Saucer Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Milky Green Jade Saucer Beads (4mm)

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    Admire the beautiful color of these authentic jade stone beads. These beads were individually cut by artisans in Afghanistan. Many new age communit...

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  • Carnelian Silver Capped Locket Pendant (28x10mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Carnelian Silver Capped Locket Pendant (28x10mm)

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    Admire this great Nepali locket pendant. Each pendant is made by setting a round stone between two engraved silver caps. Carnelian is a semi-precio...

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  • Matte Round Black Onyx Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Matte Round Black Onyx Beads (4mm)

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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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  • Lapis Silver Capped Locket Pendant (28x10mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Lapis Silver Capped Locket Pendant (28x10mm)

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    Admire this great Nepali locket pendant. Each pendant is made by setting a round stone between two engraved silver caps. Lapis is a natural stone t...

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  • Matte Round Bronzite Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Matte Round Bronzite Beads (8mm)

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    Add an eye-catching burst of texture to your custom design projects with our 8mm strands of Bronzite Stone Beads. Bronzite can be found all over th...

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  • Round Pink Zebra Jasper Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Round Pink Zebra Jasper Beads (8mm)

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    The clear black and white patterns on the surface of Zebra Jasper resembles the coat of a zebra. Zebra Jasper is often referred to as the ‘Stone of...

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  • Round Carnelian Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Round Carnelian Beads (6mm)

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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 Lapis Lazuli Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Matte Round Lapis Lazuli Beads (8mm)

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    Take a dive into the deep blue tones of these alluring Lapis Lazuli Beads. Lapis Lazuli Beads are known for their vibrant blue hue and inspiring na...

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  • Medley of Afghani Gemstone Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Medley of Afghani Gemstone Beads

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    From the mountains of Afghanistan, this exciting medley includes a wide variety of delightful beads including lapis lazuli, turquoise, jade and oth...

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  • Carnelian Brass Capped Locket Pendant (28x10mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Carnelian Brass Capped Locket Pendant (28x10mm)

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    Admire this great Nepali locket pendant. Each pendant is made by setting a round stone between two engraved brass caps. Carnelian is a semi-preciou...

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  • Turquoise Brass Capped Locket Pendant (28x10mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Turquoise Brass Capped Locket Pendant (28x10mm)

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    Admire this great Nepali locket pendant. Each pendant is made by setting a round stone between two engraved brass caps. Turquoise stone has been tr...

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  • Hosseini Turquoise Cylinder Beads (2x4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Hosseini Turquoise Cylinder Beads (2x4mm)

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    Indulge your eyes in these beautiful turquoise beads brought to you from the mountainous wilds of Afghanistan. Cut from coveted Persian stone, thes...

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  • Pearl Capped Locket Pendant (24x8mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Pearl Capped Locket Pendant (24x8mm)

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    Admire this great Nepali locket pendant. Each pendant is made by setting a round pearl between two engraved silver caps. Look carefully and you can...

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  • Matte Round Amazonite Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Matte Round Amazonite Beads (8mm)

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    Amazonite, also known as Amazon stone, was first identified near the Amazon river in South America. These beautiful Amazonite stone beads come in a...

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Do 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!