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Africa's native sedimentary rocks encompass a beautiful palette. From the mottled beiges and creams of Soapstone Beads to the vivid coral brown of Bauxite Beads from Ghana, African Stone Beads have long been prized for their aesthetic value. Unsurprisingly, some also found use as currency prior to the influx of Glass Trade Beads to Africa in the 15th Century. Characterised by their marbled appearance and dusky rust and green hues, Mali Stone Beads are one of the earliest known forms to have been used in trans-Saharan trade. Mali Stone Beads continue to hold spiritual value in some parts of Djenne – particularly among the Zarma people of the ancient Songhai Empire whom wear the beads as 'grisgris' (talismans) to ward off evil spirits. Bauxite is an abundant ore found among the foothills of Lake Volta, Northern Ghana, and is the primary element used to produce aluminium. In its natural form, Bauxite is coral red or reddish brown in color, interspersed with specks and veins of charcoal and silvery grey. The latter is due to small iron deposits embedded within the stone, causing it to sparkle in bright sunlight. Both the Krobo and Ashanti tribes of Ghana favour Bauxite for bead-making, primarily because of its resemblance to coral – a material which still holds significant value in some parts of Africa owing to its rarity. Bauxite Beads can be found in numerous sizes and shapes online, however, most bead strings from Ghana will feature beads that are loosely cylindrical or donut-like in shape – a reflection of the hand-shaping and polishing techniques that transform these stones into beautiful wearable beads.
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Black Volcanic Lava Beads (10mm) (Large Hole)

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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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Fossilized Stegodon Stone Beads (10mm)

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These unusual beads are individually carved from fossilized Stegodon, an ancient animal from the Proboscidea family. These trunk-bearing mammal cre...

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Round African Turquoise Beads (10mm)

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Check out this amazing strand of stone beads made from "African turquoise", which is sourced from African jasper mines. This brilliant and unique c...

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Premium Round Tibetan Agate Beads (10mm)

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Take a moment to admire these truly inspiring Emerald Tibetan Agate Beads. Beads like this are handcrafted and carved by master artisans in the Him...

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Matte Round Creek Jasper Beads (10mm)

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Creek Jasper is a captivating style of jasper known for its vibrant hues of green, red and yellow. It is mainly found in areas of Africa, China and...

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Round Crazy Lace Agate Beads (10mm)

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Crazy lace agate, commonly known as Mexican Agate, is believed to have been formed during the cretaceous period, approximately 65-90 million years ...

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Dark Turquoise Rounded Chunk Beads (7x11mm)

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Check out this great strand of stone beads made of authentic turquoise. The rustic character of these beads will add an unmistakable accent to your...

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Blue Graduated Disk Turquoise Beads

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Check out this amazing strand of stone beads made of authentic turquoise. This subtle and unique color will add an unmistakable accent to your jewe...

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Vintage Style Nepali Coral Red Beads

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Admire the beauty of this unique strand of Nepali coral-style beads. What makes these so unique is the handmade caps found on each end of the bead....

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Ancient Dogon Quartz Stone Beads

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Admire this exceptional strand of stone beads from Mali. West Africa has a long history of stone bead-making stretching back to ancient and even pr...

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Round Garnet Beads (10mm)

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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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Black Howlite Skull Beads (12mm)

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Here we have an exceptionally long strand of black 12mm skull beads carved from genuine Howlite stone. Howlite is often times said to help eliminat...

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African Opal Rondelle Beads (5x10mm)

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Colloquially referred to as "African Opal", these brown stone beads have a rich texture that is hard not to notice. Mined in Africa, the stone for ...

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White Howlite Skull Beads (12mm)

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Here we have an exceptionally long strand of 12mm skull beads carved from genuine Howlite stone. Howlite is often times said to help eliminate pain...

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Elongated Antiqued Tibetan Agate Beads (40x11mm)

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Admire the details of this exceptional strand of hand-patterned tibetan agate beads fashioned in a oval shape. Each bead shows its own unique chara...

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African Opal Colodonte Beads

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This beautiful strand of African Opal beads is shaped like traditional colodonte trade beads. Rich in color, and smooth to the touch, these high qu...

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Light Green Cornerless Cube Serpentine Beads (9-12mm)

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

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Dark Green Cornerless Cube Serpentine Beads (9-12mm)

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

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Black Cornerless Cube Serpentine Beads (9-12mm)

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Garnet Stone Chunk Beads

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Take a moment to admire these beautiful Spessartine Garnet Stone Chunk Beads. If you look closely you will notice that each natural stone has its o...

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Graduated African Carnelian Beads (8-14mm)

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Admire this beautiful strand of prized African Carnelian beads from Nigeria. These stone beads have been polished to perfection to bring out their ...

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Turquoise-Style Oval Stone Beads (30x10mm)

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Add a level of fine craftsmanship to your designs with our Turquoise-style stone beads. These beads which are reminiscent of natural turquoise ston...

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Ancient Oval Mali Granite Stone Beads

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These unusual stone beads are said to be hundreds of years old. Each bead has been individually shaped from granite stone and arranged nicely as a ...

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Faceted Twisted Lapis Lazuli Beads (22x10mm)

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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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