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Stone Beads

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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Oval Garnet Beads (10x6mm) - The Bead Chest
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Oval Garnet Beads (10x6mm)

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Rectangular Garnet Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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Rectangular Garnet Beads (6mm)

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Cylindrical Garnet Beads (5-7mm) - The Bead Chest
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Diamond Garnet Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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Diamond Garnet Beads (8mm)

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Faceted Rectangle Garnet Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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Faceted Rectangle Garnet Beads (6mm)

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Cornerless Nugget Garnet Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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Cornerless Nugget Garnet Beads (6mm)

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Faceted Rectangle Garnet Beads (5mm) - The Bead Chest
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Faceted Rectangle Garnet Beads (5mm)

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Cylindrical Garnet Beads (6x4mm) - The Bead Chest
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Cylindrical Garnet Beads (6x4mm)

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Flat Prism Garnet Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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Flat Prism Garnet Beads (8mm)

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Garnet Chip Beads (6-8mm) - The Bead Chest
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Garnet Chip Beads (6-8mm)

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Graduated Round Turquoise Beads (4-12mm) - The Bead Chest
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Graduated Round Turquoise Beads (4-12mm)

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Green Cylindrical Turquoise Heishi Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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Green Cylindrical Turquoise Heishi Beads (4mm)

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Tiny Blue Turquoise Stone Saucer Heishi Beads (2mm)

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Rounded Rectangle Turquoise Beads (6x4mm) - The Bead Chest
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Rounded Rectangle Turquoise Beads (6x4mm)

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Green Cylindrical Turquoise Beads (4mm)

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Rustic Barrel Afghan Amazonite Beads - The Bead Chest
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Rustic Barrel Afghan Amazonite Beads

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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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Elongated Turquoise Nugget Beads - The Bead Chest
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Elongated Turquoise Nugget Beads

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Flat Circular Lapis Lazuli Beads (15-25mm) - The Bead Chest
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Flat Circular Lapis Lazuli Beads (15-25mm)

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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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Pastel Green Nephrite Jade Button Beads (7-8mm) - The Bead Chest
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Pastel Green Nephrite Jade Button Beads (7-8mm)

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

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Rainbow Sea Sediment Jasper Beads (10mm) - The Bead Chest
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Rainbow Sea Sediment Jasper Beads (10mm)

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Rainbow Sea Sediment Jasper Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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Rainbow Sea Sediment Jasper Beads (8mm)

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Rainbow Sea Sediment Jasper Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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Rainbow Sea Sediment Jasper Beads (6mm)

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Rainbow Sea Sediment Jasper Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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Rainbow Sea Sediment Jasper Beads (4mm)

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Take a look at this stunning strand of Rainbow Sea Sediment Jasper. The beautiful marbled pattern on each bead gives it a truly distinct look. Vers...

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