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Dark Grey Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (14mm)

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
188 Reviews
Original price $20.39 - Original price $20.39
Original price $20.39
$20.39
$20.39 - $20.39
Current price $20.39
Approx. 120 beads |
2-3mm Hole |
24 inches Strand Length
Checkout this beautiful strand of grey Ashanti glass saucer beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used for over 1000 years. Pulverized glass of various colors is poured into a clay mold, using a cassava stem for the bead's hole. The mold is placed in a furnace and heated until the glass particles congeal without actually melting and the stem burns out. The Ghanaians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s. Each bead measures approximately 4-5 x 14mm in size, with strands measuring approximately 24". Color may vary slightly from photo. Beautiful beads at a great price!

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Product Details

Checkout this beautiful strand of grey Ashanti glass saucer beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used for over 1000 years. Pulverized glass of various colors is poured into a clay mold, using a cassava stem for the bead's hole. The mold is placed in a furnace and heated until the glass particles congeal without actually melting and the stem burns out. The Ghanaians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s. Each bead measures approximately 4-5 x 14mm in size, with strands measuring approximately 24". Color may vary slightly from photo. Beautiful beads at a great price!

Specifications

Strand Length 24 inches
Bead Size 4-5 x 14mm
Hole Size 2-3mm
Number of Beads 120 (approximation)
Found In Ghana
Material Glass
Color Grey
Shape Saucer
UPC 739325867509
SKU SND-SCR-GRY-184
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 188 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 179 Total 4 star reviews: 5 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 0
98%would recommend these products
188 reviews
  • PV
    Pauline V.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Used For Designing Jewelry
    Type of Use Business
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 minutes ago
    sunflower yellow Ashanti saucer beads

    Very nice , perfect color. I used them today.

  • PV
    Pauline V.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Used For Designing Jewelry
    Type of Use Business
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 minutes ago
    midnight black Ashanti beads

    great, color is perfect. I used them today

  • J
    Janet
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    5 Stars

    Beautiful color

  • L
    Lisa
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    5 Stars

    Beautiful beads and great quality. I see something gorgeous being made from them very soon!

  • LB
    Laura B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Used For Wearing
    Type of Use Personal
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Gorgeous!!

    I can’t wait to wear it.

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