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    Green Aqua Turquoise Nugget Beads (7mm)

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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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    Ocean Green Turquoise Nugget Beads (5mm)

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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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    Dark Aqua Turquoise Nugget Beads (8mm)

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    Aqua Green Turquoise Nugget Beads (10mm)

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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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    Earthy Blue Turquoise Nugget Beads (9mm)

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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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    Mixed Blue Turquoise-Style Heishi Beads (4mm)

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    These beautiful heishi-shaped beads are from the mountains of Afghanistan. They are made from recycled, reconstituted stone meant to resemble tradi...

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    Mixed Green Turquoise-Style Heishi Beads (4mm)

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    Lime Green Turquoise Heishi Beads (2mm)

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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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    Lime Green Tibetan Turquoise Saucer Beads (2.5mm)

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    We are loving the chic green tones of these Turquoise beads. These beads come to us all the way from the highlands of Tibet. Tibetan Turquoise is a...

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    Aqua Tiny Turquoise Stone Saucer Beads (2.5mm)

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    We can't get enough of these handmade tiny saucer Turquoise stone beads! Coming in such a unique shade of aqua, these beads can add a vibrant flair...

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    Ocean Aqua Turquoise Heishi Beads (3mm)

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    Introducing a stunning set of Ocean Aqua Turquoise Heishi Beads that have been expertly cut and polished in Afghanistan. These gorgeous beads are p...

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    Mixed Shape Afghani Turquoise Beads

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    Rustic Afghani Turquoise Stone Saucer Beads (4mm)

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    Turquoise Skull Beads (10mm)

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    These Skull Beads can help add a playful touch of color to your jewelry design projects. Carved from the stone, these turquoise-hued beads feature ...

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With their distinct mottled appearance and exuberant matrix of green hues, Turquoise Beads are one of the most popular semi-precious bead types used in modern day jewelry. They were also inherently popular among Egyptian royals 6,000 years ago; many of whom believed that turquoise could broaden the mind and inspire creativity. It is often referred to as the “Stone of Evolution” due to the positive changes and prosperity it brought many Egyptian rulers. Some even believed their ancestors could impart their great knowledge to these stones on their death bed, thus making it a source of power and inspiration for new rulers.

But, these African semi-precious beads aren't always what they seem. In fact, the vast majority of Turquoise Beads from Africa are dyed imitations; crafted from ornamental Jasper found in abundance throughout South Africa. These were originally produced as currency for trans-Saharan trade. Unlike real turquoise, which is a phosphate created by the combining of aluminum and copper, African jasper is largely made up of chalcedony – a form of silica. Of course, this has very little to do with the difference in value between both minerals; turquoise is simply far rarer, and it is this rarity which dictates its value in the modern market.

African Turquoise Beads are produced in a wide variety of shapes and sizes – some of which can be indicative of their origin. Seed beads and bead chips often originate from the Eastern Cape, where tribes such as the Xhosa use them for elaborate hand-stitched wedding collars. Larger beads continue to be produced along parts of the Sinai Peninsula, and are often more valuable. Both the Ashanti and Krobo tribes of Ghana produce a variety of turquoise bead imitations, however, these are made from glass and not African Jasper.