Gemstone Beads
The history of gemstone beads is a captivating journey through time, reflecting humanity's enduring fascination with the natural world's beauty and mystery. The earliest gemstone beads, dating back to around 5,000 BCE, were crafted from lapis lazuli, carnelian, turquoise, and jade, prized for their vibrant colors and mystical properties. Ancient Egyptians, renowned for their jewelry-making prowess, meticulously fashioned beads from these precious stones, often incorporating them into elaborate necklaces, bracelets, and amulets meant to protect the wearer in both life and the afterlife. The Silk Road facilitated the exchange of gemstone beads, spreading lapis lazuli from Afghanistan, jade from China, and amethyst from Greece across continents. During the Middle Ages, gemstone beads adorned religious artifacts and royal regalia, symbolizing divine favor and earthly power. Today, gemstone beads continue to be cherished for their beauty, cultural significance, and believed metaphysical properties, embodying a rich heritage that spans millennia.
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Light Amethyst (Lavender Amethyst) 10mm Beads
Light Amethyst (Lavender Amethyst) Gemstone Round 10mm Beads (~40pce Strand) - 40cm/16'" Strand.$28.95 -
Light Amethyst 6mm Beads (Batch 1121)
Light Amethyst Gemstone 6mm Round Beads Batch # 1121 (~63pce Strand) - 38cm/15" Strand.$18.95Out of stock
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Ametrine 8mm Round Beads
Ametrine 8mm Round Gemstone Beads (~50pce Strand) - 40cm/16'" Strand.$18.50
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Malay Jade Purple 8mm Round Beads
Malay Jade Purple (Dyed Quartzite) 8mm Round Beads (~48 pce Strand) - 38 cm /15" Strand Approximate.$5.95 -
Lepidolite (A Grade) 10mm Round Beads
Lepidolite (A Grade) Stone Round Lepidolite 10mm Aproximatley 38cm /15" Strand$19.00 -
Freshwater Nugget Pearl Lilac Beads
Freshwater Nugget Pearl Beads Lilac/Peach 7-8mm Beads ~38cm/15" Strand.$21.95
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Malay Jade Orchid 8mm Round Beads
Malay Jade Orchid (Dyed Quartzite) 8mm Round Beads (~50pce Strand) - 40cm/16'" Strand.$6.35 -
Fluorite 8mm 128 Faceted Round Beads
Fluorite Gemstone 128 Faceted Round 8mm (48pce Strand) - 38 cm/15'" Strand.$16.95 -
Light Amethyst (Lavender Amethyst) 8mm Beads
Light Amethyst (Lavender Amethyst) Gemstone Round 8mm Beads (50pce Strand) - 40cm /16'" Strand.$26.95
