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  • Blue Turquoise Rondelle Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Blue 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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  • Tiny Blue Turquoise Stone Heishi Beads (3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Tiny Blue Turquoise Stone Heishi Beads (3mm)

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    Take a moment to appreciate the colorful blue tones of these Turquoise Heishi Beads! Turquoise stone beads are popular all around the world and can...

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  • Round African Turquoise Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Round African Turquoise Beads (6mm)

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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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  • Hosseini Turquoise Bicone Beads (5x3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Hosseini Turquoise Bicone Beads (5x3mm)

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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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  • Green Turquoise Style Bicone Beads (4x2mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Green Turquoise Style Bicone Beads (4x2mm)

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    Admire these delicate turquoise style bicone-shaped beads. These small beads come out of Afghanistan and are fun to use for bracelets, jewelry, and...

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

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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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  • Cylindrical Heishi Turquoise Beads (5x3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Cylindrical Heishi Turquoise Beads (5x3mm)

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    Indulge your eyes on these lovely strands of Turquoise Stone Beads. Stone Tube Beads like this are a fun a versatile bead to design with. We sugges...

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  • Round African Turquoise Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Round African Turquoise Beads (8mm)

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

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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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  • Light Turquoise-Style Afghani Stone Rice Beads (5x3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Light Turquoise-Style Afghani Stone Rice Beads (5x3mm)

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    These beautiful bicone beads are from the mountains of Afghanistan. Each unique strand is about 13 inches long with beads measuring 5-6mm long by 3...

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  • Turquoise Nepali Brass Capped Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Turquoise Nepali Brass Capped Beads

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    Admire this great strand of turquoise stone beads. Each bead is made by setting a round stone between two golden brass caps engraved with a pattern...

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  • Aqua Turquoise Stone Chip Beads (5-10mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Aqua Turquoise Stone Chip Beads (5-10mm)

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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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  • Green Rounded Rectangle Turquoise Beads (19x6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Green Rounded Rectangle Turquoise Beads (19x6mm)

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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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  • Bright Blue Turquoise Chip Beads (3x10mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Bright Blue Turquoise Chip Beads (3x10mm)

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

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  • Faceted Turquoise Stone Beads (6x4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Faceted 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 16 inches long with beads measuri...

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  • Green Turquoise Stone Disk Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Green Turquoise Stone Disk Beads (8mm)

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

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  • Authentic Turquoise Chip Stone Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Authentic Turquoise Chip Stone Beads

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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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  • Authentic Turquoise Nugget Beads (4-5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Authentic Turquoise Nugget Beads (4-5mm)

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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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  • Green Turquoise Chip Beads (3x5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Green Turquoise Chip Beads (3x5mm)

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  • Rondelle-Style Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Beads (Mid-Blue) - The Bead Chest
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    Rondelle-Style Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Beads (Mid-Blue)

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    For those who appreciate quality turquoise stone, these beads are the cream of the crop. Sleeping beauty turquoise is prized for its natural brilli...

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  • Blue Turquoise Stone Heishi Beads (6-8mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Blue Turquoise Stone Heishi Beads (6-8mm)

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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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  • Green Turquoise Oval Beads (12x8mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Green Turquoise Oval Beads (12x8mm)

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    These colorful turquoise oval beads are cut and polished from authentic turquoise stone. The vibrant green tones textured matrix will add a touch t...

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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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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.