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  • Blue White Turquoise Tiny Heishi Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Blue White Turquoise Tiny Heishi Beads

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    These beautiful tiny heishi beads are made of the turquoise stone from Afghanistan. Each unique strand is about 11 inches long with beads measuring...

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  • Green Turquoise Afghani Stone Cylinder Beads (3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Green Turquoise Afghani Stone Cylinder Beads (3mm)

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    Indulge your eyes in these beautiful turquoise beads brought to you from the mountainous wilds of Afghanistan. Cut from the brilliant Turquoise sto...

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  • Baby Blue Turquoise Bicone Beads (4x3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Baby Blue Turquoise Bicone Beads (4x3mm)

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    Indulge your eyes in these beautiful turquoise beads brought to you from the mountainous wilds of Afghanistan. Cut from baby blue Turquoise stone, ...

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  • Turquoise Afghani Stone Cylinder Beads (2mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Turquoise Afghani Stone Cylinder Beads (2mm)

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    These simple and chic light blue turquoise stone beads are just what your jewelry designs have been needing! These artisan turquoise beads are grea...

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  • Green Turquoise Nugget Beads (13x8mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Green Turquoise Nugget Beads (13x8mm)

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    The striking green shade of these authentic turquoise nuggets is beautiful as it is unique. The rustic texture of the individual pieces give this b...

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  • Authentic Aqua Turquoise Nugget Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Authentic Aqua Turquoise Nugget Beads (4mm)

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

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

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

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  • Round African Turquoise Beads (12mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Round African Turquoise Beads (12mm)

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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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  • Green Turquoise Rondelle Beads (3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Green Turquoise Rondelle Beads (3mm)

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    Check out these amazing Green Turquoise Stone Beads. The vibrant tones and colors of these Turquoise beads will help make your custom jewelry desig...

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  • Dark Turquoise Rounded Chunk Beads (7x11mm) - The Bead Chest
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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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  • Green Turquoise Rice Beads (8x6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Green Turquoise Rice Beads (8x6mm)

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    Check out this amazing strand of high-quality stone beads made of authentic turquoise. This brilliant and unique color will add an unmistakable acc...

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  • Authentic Turquoise Stone Cube Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Authentic Turquoise Stone Cube Beads (4mm)

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    Check out this amazing strand of stone beads made of REAL turquoise. This brilliant and unique color will add an unmistakable accent to your jewelr...

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  • Blue Turquoise Nugget Beads (6-7mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Blue Turquoise Nugget Beads (6-7mm)

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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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  • Extra Tiny Blue Turquoise Cylinder Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Extra Tiny Blue Turquoise Cylinder Beads

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    These delicate turquoise stone beads are exceptional in the color and size. Whether you are looking to make an artistic necklace or a boho chic bra...

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  • Graduated Round Turquoise Beads (4-9mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Graduated Round Turquoise Beads (4-9mm)

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    Check out this amazing strand of high-quality stone beads made of authentic turquoise. This brilliant and unique color will add an unmistakable acc...

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  • Blue Turquoise Rice Beads (5x3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Blue Turquoise Rice Beads (5x3mm)

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    Check out this amazing strand of high-quality stone beads made of authentic turquoise. This brilliant and unique color will add an unmistakable acc...

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  • Green Turquoise Rondelle Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Green Turquoise Rondelle Beads (6mm)

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    Admire these striking Turquoise Rondelle Beads. These stunning handcrafted beads are often used to create intricate necklace and bracelet designs. ...

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  • Authentic Blue Turquoise Stone Cube Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Authentic Blue Turquoise Stone Cube Beads (4mm)

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

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  • Oval Turquoise Stone Beads (8x5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Oval Turquoise Stone Beads (8x5mm)

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    Take a closer look at these amazing Turquoise Oval Beads. Natural Turquoise Beads are so much fun to design with! We suggest pairing these Turquois...

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  • Light Green Turquoise Rondelle Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Light Green Turquoise Rondelle Beads (6mm)

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    Check out this amazing strand of stone beads made of REAL turquoise. This brilliant and unique color will add an unmistakable accent to your jewelr...

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

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

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  • Dark Blue Turquoise Nugget Beads (17x8mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Dark Blue Turquoise Nugget Beads (17x8mm)

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    Admire the intense blue color of these dark turquoise beads. The mottled texture of the matrix gives the stone a rustic and ethnic feel. Turquoise ...

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  • Blue Graduated Disk Turquoise Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Blue Graduated Disk Turquoise Beads

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  • Faceted Green Turquoise Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Faceted Green Turquoise Beads

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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.