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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Tourmaline Chip Beads
Multicolour Tourmaline Chip Beads 5x8mm Gemstone Beads (~70pce Strand) - 38cm/15" Strand.$13.00Out of stock
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Peridot 4x6mm Chip Beads
Peridot Gemstone Chips 4x6mm (~200pce Strand) 80cm/31"Strand.$11.50 -
African Turquoise Chip Beads
African Turquoise Gemstone Chips Beads 5x8mm ~80cm Strand.$10.95
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Carnelian Chip Beads
Carnelian Gemstone Chip Beads approx 5x8mm (~200pce Strand) - approximatley 87cm /34" Strand.$8.95 -
Larimar Chip Beads
Larimar Chip Beads 5x8mm ~ 80cm/31" Strand$11.95 -
Poppy Jasper Chip Beads
Poppy Jasper Gemstone Chips 5x8mm Beads ~ 80cm/31.5" Strand.$6.95
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