[{"id":288892584091,"handle":"79-and-up","title":"$79 and Up","updated_at":"2025-03-06T11:54:41-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2022-09-29T22:20:09-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"78.99"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Gift Card"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190128965,"handle":"african-beads","title":"African Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T18:35:49-08:00","body_html":"Each African Bead carries its own story; a rich history and story behind it. Many will have had numerous owners, and seen multiple continents by the time they arrive to you. African beads and jewelry have played an enormous role in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-culture\/\"\u003eculture\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-fashion\/\"\u003efashion\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-economy\/\"\u003eeconomy\u003c\/a\u003e, and artistic expression of the African people. Today, they are cherished by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-for-collectors\/\"\u003ecollectors\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-jewelry\/\"\u003ejewelry makers\u003c\/a\u003e, and everyday people who just love wearing African beads!\n\u003ch2 class=\"green\"\u003eThe Basics of African Beads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term African Beads is used to refer to both beads locally produced by indigenous people of the African continent as well as Trade Beads that have traveled from other parts of the world and now circulate or were recently sourced from Africa. Together these beads have played an enormous role in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-culture\/\"\u003eculture\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-fashion\/\"\u003efashion\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-economy\/\"\u003eeconomy\u003c\/a\u003e, and artistic expression of the African people. Today, they are cherished by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-for-collectors\/\"\u003ecollectors\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-jewelry\/\"\u003ejewelry makers\u003c\/a\u003e, and everyday people who just love wearing African beads! \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-tribal-beads\/\"\u003eAfrican tribal beads\u003c\/a\u003e and glass beads also hold a special \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/mythical-significance-african-glass-beads\/\" title=\"Mythical significance of African glass beads\"\u003emythical significance\u003c\/a\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeads and Beadmaking have a long history in Africa. Beads have been made by indigenous Africans for thousands of years. In ancient times Egyptians, Greeks, and Indians established trading bases in East Africa and eventually the Arabs invaded in the eighth century and established trade routes with the wealthy kingdom of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/ghana-beads\" title=\"Ghana beads\"\u003eGhana\u003c\/a\u003e in modern day Mauritania. The Arabs brought \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/glass-beads\" title=\"Glass beads\"\u003eglass beads\u003c\/a\u003e to the Niger Delta to trade for gold and slaves. European explorers and traders began to arrive in the 15th century and this was followed by a tremendous influx of beads during the colonial period. At the peak of trade it is estimated that beads accounted for 40% of total imports or 2.5lbs glass beads \/year for every man, women and child. Today the tradition of beads continues to be ingrained in African culture and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/trade-beads\"\u003eold trade beads\u003c\/a\u003e are still used for internal commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modern production of beads is in some sense a family tradition where tools and techniques are passed from one generation to the next. Beadmaking is a labor-intensive process and since many beads are hand made, this leads to variability in the appearance of individual beads even within a single strand. Production of beads is distributed throughout many countries on the African continent however the Hausa people of West Africa are particularly known for dominating the bead trade where they travel extensively to locate beads in villages, modify many beads, and sell them to local and foreign merchants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican Beads are made from a diverse array of materials. Some of the oldest beads were made from natural materials such as \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/stone-beads\" title=\"Stone beads\"\u003estones\u003c\/a\u003e, clay, plant materials such as doum palm nuts and bamboo stems, animal materials such as ostrich eggshells, bones such as the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/batik-bone-beads\" title=\"Batik bone beads\"\u003eBatik Bone bead\u003c\/a\u003e of Kenya, buffalo horn, and marine shells such as the Conus. These materials continue to be used today. Similarly, metal beads have been made from gold, bronze, and brass especially in West African countries such as Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/mali-beads\" title=\"Mali beads\"\u003eMali\u003c\/a\u003e, Cameroon, and Senegal. Silver has also been traditionally popular in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/ethiopian-beads\" title=\"Ethiopian beads\"\u003eEthiopia\u003c\/a\u003e. Finally, glass beadmaking is also an ancient tradition in Africa where it has been practiced for at least 1000 years. The two techniques for making glass beads that dominate in Africa are \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/powder-glass-beads\" title=\"Powder glass beads\"\u003ePowder-glass Beadmaking\u003c\/a\u003e and Bida Glass Beadmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe uses of beads in Africa are as varied as the materials used to make them. Beadwork is very popular in many African nations and is integrated into many art forms including clothing such as the stand-out collars of the Maasai tribe, headdresses and belts, wooden sculptures, small leather amulets, and a myriad of jewelry items where beads are regarded as items of wealth, power, and status. Because of their long history, beads continue to play a role in many traditional rites and ceremonies such as coming-of-age, circumcision, marriage, burial, and local festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of different African and African Trade Bead varieties in existence today is enormous. Any attempt at classification is further complicated by the fact that many beads have been reworked and redecorated over time to conform to local tastes and preferences. Some of the most well known varieties of African Beads today are \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/krobo-beads\" title=\"Krobo beads\"\u003eKrobo Beads\u003c\/a\u003e, Kakamba Beads, Mali Clay Beads and Mali Wedding Beads, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/chevron-beads\" title=\"Chevron beads\"\u003eChevrons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/millefiori-beads\" title=\"Millefiori beads\"\u003eMillefiori\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/vaseline-beads\" title=\"Vaseline beads\"\u003eVaseline Beads\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/white-heart-beads\" title=\"White heart beads\"\u003eWhite Heart Beads\u003c\/a\u003e, Kiffa Beads, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/hebron-beads\" title=\"Hebron trade beads\"\u003eHebron Beads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-02T08:48:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Ghana"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Kenya"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Ethiopia"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Ivory Coast"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Mali"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Burkina Faso"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Cameroon"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Nigeria"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Niger"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Guinea-Bissau"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Morocco"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Sudan"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Afghanistan"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Togo"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"West Africa"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":288581189787,"handle":"aja-beads","title":"Aja Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-05T06:50:01-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2022-09-20T12:34:59-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Aja"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Gajakuro"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":293181030555,"handle":"all-products-oos","title":"All Products including Out of Stock","updated_at":"2025-03-06T18:45:12-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2023-09-18T15:21:32-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"-1000"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":79632826458,"handle":"beads","title":"Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T18:45:12-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2018-09-30T19:33:37-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Bead"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":239126315163,"handle":"beads-for-jewelry-design","title":"Beads for Jewelry Design","updated_at":"2025-03-06T18:45:12-08:00","body_html":"Explore our selection of beads and supplies for jewelry making. With over 5,000 products to choose from, we carry one of the most unique and diverse collections of beading supplies on the web!","published_at":"2021-02-03T10:47:48-08:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Jumbo"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Cloth"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-02-24T13:42:25-08:00","alt":null,"width":1026,"height":799,"src":"\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/920c1026b4c03e53d92ce40ddaae1f5e.jpg?v=1614202946"}},{"id":190129669,"handle":"black-beads","title":"Black Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T18:20:07-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGlamour, mystery, fashion, magic and fierceness. These are all things connected the dark and beautiful shade of black. Looking to channel your inner sophistication and formality? You’ve come to the right place! Our black beads are going to have you looking more strong and powerful in no time. With shades from ebony to obsidian, onyx to jet black, from coal to soot, from leather to sable and from midnight to ink black our surplus in black beads and jewelry will have you and your jewelry designs looking flawless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn many cultures black symbolizes inner magic, luck, restfulness, mystery and possibilities. In the Middle East black often represents rebirth. In Africa black symbolizes age, maturity and masculinity. In Latin America and South America black also indicates masculinity. In East Asian cultures black is often a color given to young boys and girls to wear. Black is usually connected to good health and prosperity. In Japan black symbolizes feminine energy and mystery. In India black sometimes represents rebellion from the norm. In rural areas of Portugal, Mexico, Spain, Greece and Italy family members of the deceased with wear the color black for a long period of time to honor their loved ones. In Aztec culture black obsidian glass was used to make swords ands spears. It was also a the cultures symbol of religion and theirs wore black exclusively. In England funnily enough having a black cat cross your path is actually considered good luck!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe at The Bead Chest are particularly drawn to the polished and strong energy associated with black and we have an ample amount of great black bead options to choose from. Wanting to add a dark natural feel to your next jewelry creation? Look no farther than our beautiful shapes and sizes of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/lava-beads\/black-color?\"\u003eblack volcanic lava beads\u003c\/a\u003e. Is your next jewelry collection focused on being clean and fashionable? Our reflective \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/glass-beads\/black-color?\"\u003eblack glass bead strands\u003c\/a\u003e from Ghana are the perfect choice! Wanting incorporate a skull into your next bracelet or necklace? Well then you have to check out out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/products\/black-howlite-skull-beads-9mm\"\u003eblack howlite skull beads\u003c\/a\u003e! From our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/shell-coral-beads\/black-color?\"\u003eblack natural shell heishi\u003c\/a\u003e to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/wood-beads\/black-color?\"\u003eblack wooden beads\u003c\/a\u003e from Asia, from our black recycled glass beads from West Africa to our remarkable black \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/seed-beads\/black-color?\"\u003eAfghani tribal seed beads\u003c\/a\u003e we have great options for you and your phenomenal jewelry designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith our black beads you really can’t go wrong. Go ahead take a dive into the mysterious color of black and convey that sophisticated message and tone you’ve always wanted to with your jewelry designs!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-02T08:48:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Black"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190130181,"handle":"chevron-beads","title":"Chevron Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T11:15:03-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe have one of the largest selections of \u003cstrong\u003eChevron trade beads\u003c\/strong\u003e on the web. Whether you are looking for traditional green glass chevron, or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/yellow-jacket-chevron-beads\"\u003emore exotic yellow jacket chevron\u003c\/a\u003e, we've got you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChevron beads are a variety of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/glass-beads\" title=\"Glass beads at The Bead Chest\"\u003eglass beads\u003c\/a\u003e that were first created by Venetian and local Murano artisans in Northern Italy following the Middle Ages in the late 1400s. Other names for these beads are Rosetta and Star beads. Chevron beads were traded across the world especially in West Africa where they were introduced by visiting Dutch merchants. Due to their maritime strength and prowess, Dutch traders traveled widely and spread many types of glass beads throughout the world including Chevron beads. The glass industry was a big business and led to many unique beads that have been passed through the ages. In some sense the Chevron trade bead is considered the aristocrat of the bead industry because of it difficult to make and highly coveted as a trading item. In one of the earliest iterations, the Chevron consisted of seven different layers. This is generally believed to be the one hundred year period starting around 1480. In West Africa, European traders exchanged them as a form of currency for a variety of goods and services such as palm oil, ivory, possibly slaves, and luxury items that were in demand in mainland Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChevron beads are created and made using special techniques. They are classified as a type of drawn bead meaning they are made from glass cane that is created using a specially shaped mold. This process involves stretching the glass into a long tube with a hollow core on which additional layer can be applied, fused, and successively molded. Complex Chevron beads require multiple different layers. The process is concluded when bead edges are pinched to reveal a characteristic pattern zigzag or star pattern created by alternating layers of different colored glass on top of one another and stripes on the outside perimeter of the bead. The number of layers and colors and sizes has been varied over time however the most popular colors in West Africa have been a combination of red, blue and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChevron Beads have been popularized through the present day and are considered possessions of prestige and status to be worn for special occasions and ceremonies by village elders, tribal chiefs, and traditional holy men. In fact, in the west many Chevrons are considered collectors items and may be worn either independently or integrated into contemporary jewelry pieces where they continue to be appreciated for their classic, recognizable, and aesthetic beauty as well as their rich historical legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beautiful trade beads age in range. While newer versions can be found in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes, older chevron beads come in traditional colors and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.thebeadchest.com\/chevron-trade-beads-layers-age\/\"\u003ecan be identified\u003c\/a\u003e by the number of layers present.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-02T08:48:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Chevron"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Glass"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":322183823515,"handle":"couponable","title":"Couponable","updated_at":"2025-03-06T18:45:12-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2024-11-15T11:15:03-08:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Couponable"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":191287749,"handle":"disk-beads","title":"Disk Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T18:35:49-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2016-04-08T05:45:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Disk"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190131653,"handle":"glass-beads","title":"Glass Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T18:35:49-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere is nothing more alluring than adding the refined and reflective touch of glass beads into your jewelry designs. For thousands of years glass beads have been made and incorporated into jewelry designs by master artisans. At The Bead Chest we have a diverse curated selection of glass beads at your disposal. From our unique strands of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/roman-glass-jewelry\"\u003eancient Roman glass\u003c\/a\u003e to our vibrant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/glass-beads\/made-in-czechoslovakia?\"\u003eCzechoslovakian glass beads\u003c\/a\u003e and from our luminous strands of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/glass-beads\/made-in-ghana?\"\u003eGhanaian recycled glass beads\u003c\/a\u003e to our captivating \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/glass-beads\/made-in-nepal?\"\u003eNepalese glass chevron beads\u003c\/a\u003e you’re going to have to take your time to browse our striking curated section of glass beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe creation and technology for the production of glass beads dates all the way back 5,000 years. Glass beads and jewelry adornments have been found in the ancient tombs of Egypt, as well as, many other archaeological dig sites across East Asia. Initially glass beads were produced by either glass blowing or winding techniques. Glass bead winding is done by dipping a rod into hot glass and winding the glass around the rod. As time moved on the techniques of glass making improved. One of most influential times for artisan glass bead making can be attributed to the 1300s in Venice Italy. Many Venetian glass bead making techniques were developed and refined during this time. The glass bead making techniques for creating glass seed beads, chevron beads, blown beads and wound beads were all refined during this period. By the late 15th century, trade routes from Europe had expanded all over the world. Travelers, traders and explorers all carried glass beads with them to use as a form of currency and the demand for glass beads began to increase. Since the demand for Venetian glass beads had inflated so much, Venetian artisans started outsourcing uncut glass to Bohemia (The Czech Republic) to be cut and fashioned into bead strands. Master glass crafters from Bohemia started to travel to Italy to work in local glass factories to learn and refine their glass bead making skills even more. Through the 19th century the Bohemian glass industry continued to grow and improve. By the 20th century Czech glass beads started being imported into countries all over the world. As the demand and popularity for Czech glass beads increased so did their prices and quality and throughout the 20th century Czech glass beads maintained their high status and demand. Artisan glass beads to this day are still in high demand!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSo what are you waiting for? Now is the time to add the refined and artistic touch of glass beads to your jewelry designs. So please take a moment to browse our diverse catalogue of distinct and assorted glass beads. We know you’re going to find the perfect strands for your jewelry design and interior design projects!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-02T08:48:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Glass"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Beads"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":317623795867,"handle":"halloween","title":"Halloween","updated_at":"2025-03-06T18:20:07-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2024-09-05T10:29:10-07:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Black"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Orange"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Purple"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Black and White"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":197664604315,"handle":"large-hole-beads","title":"Large Hole Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T18:34:45-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2020-05-19T12:05:51-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"greater_than","condition":"1.8"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190153541,"handle":"nigerian-beads","title":"Nigerian Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T17:02:54-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith such a precise artisan quality and a abundant history; our strands of Nigerian beads are the breath of fresh air your jewelry designs have been looking for. Here are The Bead Chest we have a diverse selection of Nigerian beads! From our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/nigerian-beads\/brass-material?\"\u003ebrass Nigerian beads and pendants\u003c\/a\u003e to our hand carved \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/nigerian-beads\/bone-material?\"\u003eNigerian bone beads\u003c\/a\u003e and from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/nigerian-beads\/glass-material?\"\u003eglass\u003c\/a\u003e to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/nigerian-beads\/wood-material?\"\u003ewooden Nigerian beads\u003c\/a\u003e your options are many! And with tones ranging from red to blue, black to white and with many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/nigerian-beads\/multicolor-color?\"\u003emulticolor bead strand\u003c\/a\u003e options we know you’ll find the perfect Nigerian beads for your next jewelry collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe artisan culture and history of Nigerian jewelry making and artistry dates all the way back to 500 BC. From about 500 BC to AD 200 the Nok civilisation of Northern Nigeria flourished. From giant terracotta sculptures and statues to elaborate copper masks and brass jewelry, Nigerian artistry has been developing and influencing global culture since the dawn of time. In the middle ages Nigeria spanned all the way from western Nigeria to modern-day Togo. During that time the Benin Empire of southwestern Nigeria prospered from the 15th - 19th century. During that time Nigeria traded its artisan jewelry designs and supplies along trade routes reaching places like Portugal and the Middle East. The most famous ancient artifacts from Nigeria are the two royal Benin ivory masks. The ivory masks are seen by hundreds of thousands each year at the New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art and the British Museum of London. In modern day Nigeria the spirit of artistry and jewelry making is still alive and many of Nigeria’s current jewelry makers pull inspiration from the many styles of the ancient Benin Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eModern day Nigerian jewelry making is well known for its use and implementation of many different types of materials in all shapes and sizes. Coconut shells and vintage glass are creatively used to make unique strands of beads. Everything from camel bone beads to white metal beads are used as accent pieces in intricate necklaces and bracelets. Nigerian jewelry makers are particularly skilled at making beautiful brass bead strands and highly detailed brass pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's a no brainer when it comes to working with the complex and spectacular styles of Nigerian beads. So please take your time browsing our selection of Nigerian beads and pendants! 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These distinctive Yellow Jacket Chevron beads are identifiable by their special colors and design. Chevrons are a classic style of Venetian trade bead that is made by layering different colors of glass on top of each other to creative the distinctive pattern on the ends of the bead. Yellow Jacket Chevrons are among the more coveted beads from the African Bead Trade. Each bead measures approximately 4-6 x 6mm, with a hole size of approximately 2mm. You will receive the strand pictured measuring approximately 26". There are around 142 beads on each strand. Unusual find at an unusual price!
Old Yellow Jacket Chevron Aja Beads #13172
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Approx. 142 beads |
2mm Hole |
26 inches Strand Length
These distinctive Yellow Jacket Chevron beads are identifiable by their special colors and design. Chevrons are a classic style of Venetian trade bead that is made by layering different colors of glass on top of each other to creative the distinctive pattern on the ends of the bead. Yellow Jacket Chevrons are among the more coveted beads from the African Bead Trade. Each bead measures approximately 4-6 x 6mm, with a hole size of approximately 2mm. You will receive the strand pictured measuring approximately 26". There are around 142 beads on each strand. Unusual find at an unusual price!
This was a unique, one of a kind item and is no longer available.
These distinctive Yellow Jacket Chevron beads are identifiable by their special colors and design. Chevrons are a classic style of Venetian trade bead that is made by layering different colors of glass on top of each other to creative the distinctive pattern on the ends of the bead. Yellow Jacket Chevrons are among the more coveted beads from the African Bead Trade. Each bead measures approximately 4-6 x 6mm, with a hole size of approximately 2mm. You will receive the strand pictured measuring approximately 26". There are around 142 beads on each strand. Unusual find at an unusual price!
These distinctive Yellow Jacket Chevron beads are identifiable by their special colors and design. Chevrons are a classic style of Venetian trade bead that is made by layering different colors of glass on top of each other to creative the distinctive pattern on the ends of the bead. Yellow Jacket Chevrons are among the more coveted beads from the African Bead Trade. Each bead measures approximately 4-6 x 6mm, with a hole size of approximately 2mm. You will receive the strand pictured measuring approximately 26". There are around 142 beads on each strand. Unusual find at an unusual price!
