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These round wooden beads are made of top quality natural wood and are perfect for your jewelry and craft projects. Available in a variety of natur...
View full detailsThese round wooden beads are made of top quality natural wood and are perfect for your jewelry and craft projects. Available in a variety of natur...
View full detailsThese round wooden beads are made of top quality natural wood and are perfect for your jewelry and craft projects. Available in a variety of natur...
View full detailsThese great beads are made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so t...
View full detailsThese wooden disk beads are made of top quality natural wood and are perfect for your jewelry and craft projects. Available in a variety of finishe...
View full detailsRecycled glass beads are a type of indigenously produced African bead from Ghana West Africa. These beautiful grey color recycled beads are made us...
View full detailsIntroducing our limited stock, vintage pearl collection! Imported from Japan, each bead holds a timeless beauty that exudes elegance and grace. As ...
View full detailsCheckout this beautiful strand of blue color Ashanti glass saucer beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used fo...
View full detailsThese round wooden beads are made of top quality natural wood and are perfect for your jewelry and craft projects. Available in a variety of natur...
View full detailsThese round wooden beads are made of top quality natural wood and are perfect for your jewelry and craft projects. Available in a variety of natur...
View full detailsTake a look at these stunning gold square heishi beads. These beads make for a great spacer in jewelry designs! Each artisan bead strand measures o...
View full detailsIntroducing our limited stock, vintage pearl collection! Imported from Japan, each bead holds a timeless beauty that exudes elegance and grace. As ...
View full detailsTake a look at these stunning silver square heishi beads. These beads make for a great spacer in jewelry designs! Each artisan bead strand measures...
View full detailsThese round wooden beads are made of top quality natural wood and are perfect for your jewelry and craft projects. Available in a variety of natur...
View full detailsAdmire this beautiful brass charm inspired by traditional designs from the Ivory Coast. Baule tribal designs are some of the most unique casted des...
View full detailsThese round wooden beads are made of top quality natural wood and are perfect for your jewelry and craft projects. Available in a variety of natur...
View full detailsAdmire this beautiful brass charm inspired by traditional designs from the Ivory Coast. Baule tribal designs are some of the most unique casted des...
View full detailsThis rustic faux suede cord might have you mistaken for real suede, however this stunning alternative is 100% cruelty free and vegan. Each piece is...
View full detailsThese natural beads are handcrafted by artisans in the Nepal countryside using recycled bone. The beads are in a special disk shape and resemble bu...
View full detailsThese vibrant vintage beads are found in Nigeria. Made to resemble the color of natural coral, beads such as these are indigenous to Africa where t...
View full detailsAdmire these delightful brown glass beads handcrafted on the island of Java. Indonesia has a ancient and storied tradition of glass-making that ext...
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Take a look at this strand of Kenya Brass Heishi beads from Africa. The strand is about 12" long, with beads measuring 1 mm in length and 3-4mm in...
View full detailsThese great beads are made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so t...
View full detailsThese round wooden beads are made of top quality natural wood and are perfect for your jewelry and craft projects. Available in a variety of natur...
View full detailsThese great beads are made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so t...
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The Bead Chest works with developing communities throughout Africa to bring you some of the most beautiful, handmade beading treasures in the world. All items that we source direct are fair trade. Our unique business model enables us to support creative jewelry designers with quality beading supplies, while supporting developing communities at the same time.
Finding the perfect holiday gift doesn’t have to be a hassle! This Christmas, The Bead Chest is here to make holiday shopping easy and stress-free with a curated selection of thoughtful and unique gifts. Whether you’re shopping for loved ones...
As the crisp air and warm hues of fall roll in, it’s time to embrace the essence of autumn in your jewelry designs and home decor. At The Bead Chest, we’ve curated a beautiful collection of beads and decor items...
Spring is the perfect time to refresh and rejuvenate your jewelry designs and home decor. We're excited to highlight some of our favorite Jewelry and Interior Designers who truly embody the Spring Vibe and Style this year! From pastel palettes to...
If you are a designer or hobbyist who likes to create beautiful jewelry and accessories, we are your source for some of the finest handmade African beads, glass beads, and wholesale beading supplies. We are proud to offer an incredible selection of top quality, hand-picked beads that are imported directly from Africa. Finding beads that live up to your expected level of quality can be challenging, but we make it easy with our vast selection.
All of our beads are handcrafted and imported directly from Africa. African beads have a long and illustrious history for their beauty and quality. African beads and antique beads are used by many artists today to create unique designs that help their work stand out. We offer a wide variety of beads to complement any project, as well as wholesale beads for large quantity orders.
In order to create beautiful works of art, you need the finest quality materials. At The Bead Chest, our incredible selection of African beads and beading supplies are unique and beautiful - some of the best beads you'll find. Our vast selection of wholesale beads include bone beads, stone beads, and wooden beads that are hand selected to ensure quality.
We also offer an amazing selection of recycled glass beads and antique beads to choose from. Take some time to browse our site and see for yourself. If you're creative at heart and are looking for something to inspire your creativity – we're certain we will have something in stock for you.
At The Bead Chest, our inventory of beautiful wooden beads and glass beads is constantly changing. We are always acquiring new inventory that is sure to impress and delight any artisan. Because we offer wholesale african beads doesn't mean they're of an inferior quality. We take our time to hand pick every bead we have in stock to ensure quality and guarantee your satisfaction.
Because our incredible inventory is always changing, we invite you to join our mailing list – so you see every new item we offer and are among the first to take advantage of our specials and sales. If you have any questions please give us a call at 1-877-655-2323.
