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  • Earth Aqua Turquoise Nugget Beads (5-7mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Earth Aqua Turquoise Nugget Beads (5-7mm)

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    The unique color of these authentic turquoise stone beads will add an unmistakable touch to your jewelry creations. Turquoise has been treasured by...

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  • Blue Turquoise Stone Disk Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Blue 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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  • Tiny Turquoise-Style Heishi Beads (2mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Tiny Turquoise-Style Heishi Beads (2mm)

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    These beautiful tiny heishi beads are made of stone from Afghanistan. Each unique strand is about 14" long with beads measuring 1-2 by 2 mm diamete...

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  • Dark Turquoise Tiny Heishi Beads (2.5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Dark Turquoise Tiny Heishi Beads (2.5mm)

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    These beautiful tiny heishi beads are made of the turquoise stone from Afghanistan. Each unique strand is about 15 inches long with beads measuring...

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  • Rondelle Turquoise Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Rondelle 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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  • Flower-Shape Authentic Turquoise Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Flower-Shape Authentic Turquoise Beads

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  • Authentic Turquoise Faceted Stone Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Authentic Turquoise Faceted 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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  • Blue Turquoise Style Saucer Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Blue Turquoise Style Saucer Beads

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    Check out these amazing strands of Turquoise Style Stone Beads. The breathtaking tones and unique colors of these beads will add a lovely accent to...

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  • Turquoise Beads (Flat Tear Drop Shape) - The Bead Chest
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    Turquoise Beads (Flat Tear Drop Shape)

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    Beautiful handmade turquoise beads, Beads are graduated. The beads measure 8-23mm in length, 2-3mm thick and the strand is about 16inches long. h...

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  • Oval Turquoise Stone Beads (12x10mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Oval Turquoise Stone Beads (12x10mm)

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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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  • Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Chip Beads (3-6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Chip Beads (3-6mm)

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

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    Add a chic Boho touch to your unique jewelry designs with these natural green Turquoise stone beads. Turquoise is said to be a good luck charm and ...

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

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

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  • Authentic Turquoise Stone Teardrop Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Authentic Turquoise Stone Teardrop 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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  • Green Turquoise Tiny Heishi Beads (2mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Green Turquoise Tiny 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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  • Cylindrical Heishi Turquoise Beads (3x2mm) - The Bead Chest
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    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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  • Rondelle-Style Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Beads (Deep-Blue) - The Bead Chest
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    Rondelle-Style Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Beads (Deep-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 Rondelle Beads (4mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Blue Turquoise Rondelle Beads (4mm)

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    Take a look at these beautiful natural Turquoise stone beads. The brilliant tones of these polished blue stone beads will add a colorful touch to y...

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

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

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  • Aqua Rounded Turquoise Nugget Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Aqua Rounded Turquoise Nugget Beads (6mm)

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    Check out these amazing strands of authentic Aqua Turquoise Stone Nugget Beads. The unique color of these Turquoise beads will add a head-turning t...

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  • Dark Turquoise Nugget Beads (15x12mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Dark Turquoise Nugget Beads (15x12mm)

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    Check out these unique stone beads made of authentic turquoise. The rustic character and unique color will add an unmistakable accent to your jewel...

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  • Turquoise Beads, Graduated Teardrop, Flat - The Bead Chest
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    Turquoise Beads, Graduated Teardrop, Flat

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    Don't let these beautiful handmade turquoise beads pass by you. Beads are very rich in color and measure 8-21mm long, and 1-6 mm thick. The stra...

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  • Blue Aqua Turquoise Disk Beads (8mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Blue Aqua Turquoise Disk Beads (8mm)

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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.