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  • Aqua Turquoise Rice Beads (6x4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Aqua Turquoise Rice Beads (6x4mm)

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    The striking color of these Aqua Turquoise RIce Beads will be sure to catch an eye. Many believe Turquoise to be a stone of protection and make for...

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  • Cylindrical Afghani Turquoise Beads (2.5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Cylindrical Afghani Turquoise Beads (2.5mm)

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    Take a look at these classically elegant Turquoise Cylinder Beads! These hand-carved artisan beads will make for a strong statement piece in your b...

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  • Green Cylindrical Heishi Turquoise Beads (3x2mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Green Cylindrical Heishi Turquoise Beads (3x2mm)

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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 Round Turquoise Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Green Round Turquoise Beads (4mm)

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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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  • Round Turquoise Beads (5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Round Turquoise Beads (5mm)

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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 Round Turquoise Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Green Round Turquoise Beads (6mm)

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    Check out this amazing strand of high-quality stone beads made of authentic green turquoise. This unique color will add an unmistakable accent to y...

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  • Blue Arizona Turquoise Chip Beads (5-7mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Blue Arizona Turquoise Chip Beads (5-7mm)

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    For those who appreciate quality turquoise stone, these beads are the cream of the crop. Arizona turquoise is prized for its natural brilliance and...

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

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    Indulge your eyes on these spectacular Earthy Green Turquoise Stone Cube Beads. Cube shaped beads like this make for a unique accent piece when cre...

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  • Flower-Shape Authentic Turquoise Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Flower-Shape Authentic Turquoise Beads

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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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  • Medley of Afghani Lapis and Turquoise Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Medley of Afghani Lapis and Turquoise Beads

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

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Tiny Turquoise Stone Saucer Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Tiny Turquoise Stone Saucer Beads (4mm)

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

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    These beautiful tiny heishi beads are made of natural turquoise from Afghanistan. Each unique strand is about 15-16 inches long with beads measurin...

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  • Dark Aqua Turquoise Oval Beads (15x8mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Dark Aqua Turquoise Oval Beads (15x8mm)

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    Take a look at these beautiful stone beads made of authentic turquoise. The brilliant and unique color will add an unmistakable accent to your jewe...

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  • Rectangular Turquoise Stone Beads (13x4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Rectangular Turquoise Stone Beads (13x4mm)

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    Add a special addition to your jewelry making supplies with these Rectangular Turquoise Stone Beads. Take a closer look and you will notice the int...

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  • Afghan Turquoise Saucer Beads (3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Afghan Turquoise Saucer 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 blue Turquois...

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  • Blue Turquoise Cylinder Beads (2x3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Blue Turquoise Cylinder Beads (2x3mm)

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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 blue Turquois...

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  • Cylindrical Turquoise Heishi Beads (5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Cylindrical Turquoise Heishi Beads (5mm)

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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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  • Faceted Dark Turquoise Stone Beads (6x4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Faceted Dark Turquoise Stone Beads (6x4mm)

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    These beautiful faceted beads are made of authentic turquoise stone from Afghanistan. Each unique strand is about 15 inches long with beads measuri...

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  • Turquoise Egyptian Scarab Pendant (35x24mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Turquoise Egyptian Scarab Pendant (35x24mm)

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    Take a moment to appreciate this stunning turquoise color Egyptian scarab pendant. Scarabs are considered sacred in ancient Egyptian culture. This ...

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  • Authentic Aqua Turquoise Nugget Beads (5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Authentic Aqua Turquoise Nugget Beads (5mm)

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  • Dark Turquoise-Style Afghani Stone Rice Beads (8x3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Dark Turquoise-Style Afghani Stone Rice Beads (8x3mm)

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

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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.