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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Green Aventurine Chip Beads
Green Aventurine Gemstone Chip 5x8mm Beads - 80cm/31" Strand.$5.85 -
Fluorite Chip Beads
Fluorite Stone Chips 5x8mm ~ 80cm Strand.$6.95 -
African Turquoise Chip Beads
African Turquoise Gemstone Chips Beads 5x8mm ~80cm Strand.$10.95
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Ruby Zoisite Chip Beads
Ruby Zoisite Chips 5x8mm (~160pce Strand) - 91cm /36'" Strand.$10.25Out of stock
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Peridot 4x6mm Chip Beads
Peridot Gemstone Chips 4x6mm (~200pce Strand) 80cm/31"Strand.$11.50 -
Amazonite Chip Beads
Amazonite Gemstone Chips approx 5x8mm (~216 pce Strand) - ~80 cm strand$8.95
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Unakite Chip Beads
Unakite Gemstone Chips 5x8mm (~160pce Strand) - 91cm/36'" Strand.$5.45Out of stock
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Malachite Chip Beads
Malachite Natural Gemstone Chips 5x8mm (~160pce Strand) - 91cm /36'" Strand.$14.95 -
Obsidian Chip Beads
Obsidian Stone Chips 5x8mm (~160pce Strand) - 91cm /36'" Strand.$4.30Out of stock
