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) 4mm Beads
Light Amethyst (Lavender Amethyst) Gemstone Round 4mm Beads (~93ce Strand) - 38cm/15" Strand.$16.95 -
Ametrine 10mm Round Beads
Ametrine 10mm Round Gemstone Beads (~40pce Strand) - 40cm/16'" Strand.$23.95 -
Malay Jade Purple 10mm Round Beads
Malay Jade Purple (Dyed Quartzite) 10mm Round Beads (~38 pce Strand) - 38 cm /15" Strand Approximate.$6.15
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Malay Jade Purple 4mm Round Beads
Malay Jade Purple (Dyed Quartzite) 4mm Round Beads (~90 pce Strand) - 38 cm /15" Strand Approximate.$3.10 -
Amethyst 10mm Round Beads
Amethyst Gemstone Round beads approx 10mm (~38pce strand) ~38cm /15.5" Strand.$24.95 -
Ametrine Chip Beads
Ametrine 5x8mm Chip Gemstone Beads (~160pce Strand) - 91cm /36'" Strand.$9.95
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Dyed Lava Rock Purple 8mm Round Beads
Dyed Lava Rock Purple 8mm Round Stone Beads (approx. 50pce Strand) ~40cm /16'" Strand.$3.70 -
Malay Jade Orchid 10mm Round Beads
Malay Jade Orchid (Dyed Quartzite) 10mm Round Beads (~40pce Strand) - 40cm/16'" Strand.$6.85 -
Amethyst Chip Beads
Amethyst Stone Chips 5x8mm (~160pce Strand) - 91cm /36'" Strand.$11.95