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Dark Grey Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (14mm)

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
186 Reviews
Original price $12.50 - Original price $12.50
Original price $12.50
$12.50
$12.50 - $12.50
Current price $12.50
Approx. 120 beads |
2-3mm Hole |
24 inches Strand Length
Checkout this beautiful strand of grey Ashanti glass saucer beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used for over 1000 years. Pulverized glass of various colors is poured into a clay mold, using a cassava stem for the bead's hole. The mold is placed in a furnace and heated until the glass particles congeal without actually melting and the stem burns out. The Ghanaians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s. Each bead measures approximately 4-5 x 14mm in size, with strands measuring approximately 24". Color may vary slightly from photo. Beautiful beads at a great price!

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Product Details

Checkout this beautiful strand of grey Ashanti glass saucer beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used for over 1000 years. Pulverized glass of various colors is poured into a clay mold, using a cassava stem for the bead's hole. The mold is placed in a furnace and heated until the glass particles congeal without actually melting and the stem burns out. The Ghanaians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s. Each bead measures approximately 4-5 x 14mm in size, with strands measuring approximately 24". Color may vary slightly from photo. Beautiful beads at a great price!

Specifications

Strand Length 24 inches
Bead Size 4-5 x 14mm
Hole Size 2-3mm
Number of Beads 120 (approximation)
Found In Ghana
Material Glass
Color Grey
Shape Saucer
UPC 739325867509
SKU SND-SCR-GRY-184
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 186 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 177 Total 4 star reviews: 5 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 0
98%would recommend these products
186 reviews
  • J
    Janet
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 minutes ago
    5 Stars

    Beautiful color

  • L
    Lisa
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    5 Stars

    Beautiful beads and great quality. I see something gorgeous being made from them very soon!

  • LB
    Laura B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Used For Wearing
    Type of Use Personal
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Gorgeous!!

    I can’t wait to wear it.

  • JW
    joyce w.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Used For Designing Jewelry
    Type of Use Business
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Mellow Yellow... Sunny & Fun

    I just LOVE the quality of ALL of the beads in my last order. I am always impressed with the quality of each and every item, the use of 'green' packaging, fabulous customer service, and super fast shipping. The Bead Chest is a treasure trove of very unique beads at reasonable prices and I shall continue to support this fine business. Heartfelt thanks for everything you have done over the years.

  • JW
    joyce w.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Used For Designing Jewelry
    Type of Use Business
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Enchanting Pink Color!

    I just LOVE the quality of ALL of the beads in my last order. I am always impressed with the quality of each and every item, the use of 'green' packaging, fabulous customer service, and super fast shipping. The Bead Chest is a treasure trove of very unique beads at reasonable prices and I shall continue to support this fine business. Heartfelt thanks for everything you have done over the years.

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