[{"id":288892584091,"handle":"79-and-up","title":"$79 and Up","updated_at":"2025-03-06T11:54:41-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2022-09-29T22:20:09-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"78.99"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Gift Card"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190128965,"handle":"african-beads","title":"African Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T13:06:17-08:00","body_html":"Each African Bead carries its own story; a rich history and story behind it. Many will have had numerous owners, and seen multiple continents by the time they arrive to you. African beads and jewelry have played an enormous role in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-culture\/\"\u003eculture\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-fashion\/\"\u003efashion\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-economy\/\"\u003eeconomy\u003c\/a\u003e, and artistic expression of the African people. Today, they are cherished by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-for-collectors\/\"\u003ecollectors\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-jewelry\/\"\u003ejewelry makers\u003c\/a\u003e, and everyday people who just love wearing African beads!\n\u003ch2 class=\"green\"\u003eThe Basics of African Beads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term African Beads is used to refer to both beads locally produced by indigenous people of the African continent as well as Trade Beads that have traveled from other parts of the world and now circulate or were recently sourced from Africa. Together these beads have played an enormous role in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-culture\/\"\u003eculture\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-fashion\/\"\u003efashion\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-economy\/\"\u003eeconomy\u003c\/a\u003e, and artistic expression of the African people. Today, they are cherished by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-for-collectors\/\"\u003ecollectors\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-jewelry\/\"\u003ejewelry makers\u003c\/a\u003e, and everyday people who just love wearing African beads! \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-tribal-beads\/\"\u003eAfrican tribal beads\u003c\/a\u003e and glass beads also hold a special \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/mythical-significance-african-glass-beads\/\" title=\"Mythical significance of African glass beads\"\u003emythical significance\u003c\/a\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeads and Beadmaking have a long history in Africa. Beads have been made by indigenous Africans for thousands of years. In ancient times Egyptians, Greeks, and Indians established trading bases in East Africa and eventually the Arabs invaded in the eighth century and established trade routes with the wealthy kingdom of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/ghana-beads\" title=\"Ghana beads\"\u003eGhana\u003c\/a\u003e in modern day Mauritania. The Arabs brought \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/glass-beads\" title=\"Glass beads\"\u003eglass beads\u003c\/a\u003e to the Niger Delta to trade for gold and slaves. European explorers and traders began to arrive in the 15th century and this was followed by a tremendous influx of beads during the colonial period. At the peak of trade it is estimated that beads accounted for 40% of total imports or 2.5lbs glass beads \/year for every man, women and child. Today the tradition of beads continues to be ingrained in African culture and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/trade-beads\"\u003eold trade beads\u003c\/a\u003e are still used for internal commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modern production of beads is in some sense a family tradition where tools and techniques are passed from one generation to the next. Beadmaking is a labor-intensive process and since many beads are hand made, this leads to variability in the appearance of individual beads even within a single strand. Production of beads is distributed throughout many countries on the African continent however the Hausa people of West Africa are particularly known for dominating the bead trade where they travel extensively to locate beads in villages, modify many beads, and sell them to local and foreign merchants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican Beads are made from a diverse array of materials. Some of the oldest beads were made from natural materials such as \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/stone-beads\" title=\"Stone beads\"\u003estones\u003c\/a\u003e, clay, plant materials such as doum palm nuts and bamboo stems, animal materials such as ostrich eggshells, bones such as the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/batik-bone-beads\" title=\"Batik bone beads\"\u003eBatik Bone bead\u003c\/a\u003e of Kenya, buffalo horn, and marine shells such as the Conus. These materials continue to be used today. Similarly, metal beads have been made from gold, bronze, and brass especially in West African countries such as Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/mali-beads\" title=\"Mali beads\"\u003eMali\u003c\/a\u003e, Cameroon, and Senegal. Silver has also been traditionally popular in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/ethiopian-beads\" title=\"Ethiopian beads\"\u003eEthiopia\u003c\/a\u003e. Finally, glass beadmaking is also an ancient tradition in Africa where it has been practiced for at least 1000 years. The two techniques for making glass beads that dominate in Africa are \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/powder-glass-beads\" title=\"Powder glass beads\"\u003ePowder-glass Beadmaking\u003c\/a\u003e and Bida Glass Beadmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe uses of beads in Africa are as varied as the materials used to make them. Beadwork is very popular in many African nations and is integrated into many art forms including clothing such as the stand-out collars of the Maasai tribe, headdresses and belts, wooden sculptures, small leather amulets, and a myriad of jewelry items where beads are regarded as items of wealth, power, and status. Because of their long history, beads continue to play a role in many traditional rites and ceremonies such as coming-of-age, circumcision, marriage, burial, and local festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of different African and African Trade Bead varieties in existence today is enormous. Any attempt at classification is further complicated by the fact that many beads have been reworked and redecorated over time to conform to local tastes and preferences. Some of the most well known varieties of African Beads today are \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/krobo-beads\" title=\"Krobo beads\"\u003eKrobo Beads\u003c\/a\u003e, Kakamba Beads, Mali Clay Beads and Mali Wedding Beads, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/chevron-beads\" title=\"Chevron beads\"\u003eChevrons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/millefiori-beads\" title=\"Millefiori beads\"\u003eMillefiori\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/vaseline-beads\" title=\"Vaseline beads\"\u003eVaseline Beads\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/white-heart-beads\" title=\"White heart beads\"\u003eWhite Heart Beads\u003c\/a\u003e, Kiffa Beads, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/hebron-beads\" title=\"Hebron trade beads\"\u003eHebron Beads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-02T08:48:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Ghana"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Kenya"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Ethiopia"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Ivory Coast"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Mali"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Burkina Faso"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Cameroon"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Nigeria"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Niger"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Guinea-Bissau"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Morocco"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Sudan"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Afghanistan"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Togo"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"West Africa"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":102313605,"handle":"all","title":"All Products","updated_at":"2025-03-06T13:05:29-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2015-10-03T13:56:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"show-subcollections","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Gift Card"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":293181030555,"handle":"all-products-oos","title":"All Products including Out of Stock","updated_at":"2025-03-06T13:06:17-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2023-09-18T15:21:32-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"-1000"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":79632826458,"handle":"beads","title":"Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T13:06:17-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2018-09-30T19:33:37-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Bead"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":239126315163,"handle":"beads-for-jewelry-design","title":"Beads for Jewelry Design","updated_at":"2025-03-06T13:06:17-08:00","body_html":"Explore our selection of beads and supplies for jewelry making. With over 5,000 products to choose from, we carry one of the most unique and diverse collections of beading supplies on the web!","published_at":"2021-02-03T10:47:48-08:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Jumbo"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Cloth"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-02-24T13:42:25-08:00","alt":null,"width":1026,"height":799,"src":"\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/920c1026b4c03e53d92ce40ddaae1f5e.jpg?v=1614202946"}},{"id":190129733,"handle":"blue-beads","title":"Blue Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T13:06:17-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLooking to create a custom jewelry design reminiscent of the deep blue seas or the color of the sky? You can trust our selection of serene blue beads to add that extra burst of color to any and all of your jewelry design creations. The color blue represents intelligence, communication, duty, efficiency, logic and a calm and collected energy. With shades from navy to sapphire, from indigo to cobalt, from azure to cerulean, from lapis to peacock and from arctic to deep ocean blue our many shades and hues of blue beads will add a lovely coolness to your jewelry designs and custom home decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn Europe and North America blue represents security, trust and authority. In most western cultures blue is considered to have a peaceful healing and soothing energy. Blue is often considered the safest color choice around the world especially in the way we dress and accessorize ourselves. With denim being one of the most popular staple pieces in everyday fashion, blue is truly one of the most common color we all wear. In some countries, blue can symbolize protection from evil and healing. In countries like Greece, Turkey, Iran, Albania, Afghanistan and West Africa you can find blue eye-shaped pendants and amulets being used to protect against the evil eye. In the Ukraine blue denotes good health. In Hindu culture blue is commonly connected to Krishna and encapsulates divine joy and love. In ancient Egypt blue was the color of the heavens and was associated with the Gods and the universe. In East Asia blue is often integrated into the architecture as a calming accent color. You can find many bath houses across Japan with pops of blue colors throughout to help promote relaxation and a healing restorative energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHere at The Bead Chest we have a in depth assortment of style, shapes and sizes of blue beads. Create your calming masterpiece with our clear marine recycled glass beads. Add a impactful vintage touch with our ancient Roman glass beads. Mix in the healing energy of our lapis lazuli and blue sea sediment jasper into your bracelets and charms. Looking to bring a raw tone into your designs? Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/krobo-beads\/blue-color?\"\u003eKrobo beads\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/seed-beads\/blue-color?\"\u003eJava Seed beads\u003c\/a\u003e can do that for you. With an amazing selection of unique \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/turquoise-beads\"\u003eturquoise beads\u003c\/a\u003e from Afghanistan to West Africa we have you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReady to permeate the calm and healing energies of blue? If so, go ahead take a browse through our section of blue beads. Go ahead, dive into the deep tones and hues of blue!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-02T08:48:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Blue"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":238954348699,"handle":"collectible-beads","title":"Collectible Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T11:54:41-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2021-02-01T15:04:28-08:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"90"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Gift Card"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Indigo Cloth"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Pack"},{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Resin"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":322183823515,"handle":"couponable","title":"Couponable","updated_at":"2025-03-06T13:06:17-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2024-11-15T11:15:03-08:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Couponable"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":85212004442,"handle":"eye-beads","title":"Eye Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T13:03:22-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2019-03-19T12:13:02-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"eye"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Cheyenne"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Tiger"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Needle"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190131653,"handle":"glass-beads","title":"Glass Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T13:06:17-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere is nothing more alluring than adding the refined and reflective touch of glass beads into your jewelry designs. For thousands of years glass beads have been made and incorporated into jewelry designs by master artisans. At The Bead Chest we have a diverse curated selection of glass beads at your disposal. From our unique strands of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/roman-glass-jewelry\"\u003eancient Roman glass\u003c\/a\u003e to our vibrant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/glass-beads\/made-in-czechoslovakia?\"\u003eCzechoslovakian glass beads\u003c\/a\u003e and from our luminous strands of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/glass-beads\/made-in-ghana?\"\u003eGhanaian recycled glass beads\u003c\/a\u003e to our captivating \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/glass-beads\/made-in-nepal?\"\u003eNepalese glass chevron beads\u003c\/a\u003e you’re going to have to take your time to browse our striking curated section of glass beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe creation and technology for the production of glass beads dates all the way back 5,000 years. Glass beads and jewelry adornments have been found in the ancient tombs of Egypt, as well as, many other archaeological dig sites across East Asia. Initially glass beads were produced by either glass blowing or winding techniques. Glass bead winding is done by dipping a rod into hot glass and winding the glass around the rod. As time moved on the techniques of glass making improved. One of most influential times for artisan glass bead making can be attributed to the 1300s in Venice Italy. Many Venetian glass bead making techniques were developed and refined during this time. The glass bead making techniques for creating glass seed beads, chevron beads, blown beads and wound beads were all refined during this period. By the late 15th century, trade routes from Europe had expanded all over the world. Travelers, traders and explorers all carried glass beads with them to use as a form of currency and the demand for glass beads began to increase. Since the demand for Venetian glass beads had inflated so much, Venetian artisans started outsourcing uncut glass to Bohemia (The Czech Republic) to be cut and fashioned into bead strands. Master glass crafters from Bohemia started to travel to Italy to work in local glass factories to learn and refine their glass bead making skills even more. Through the 19th century the Bohemian glass industry continued to grow and improve. By the 20th century Czech glass beads started being imported into countries all over the world. As the demand and popularity for Czech glass beads increased so did their prices and quality and throughout the 20th century Czech glass beads maintained their high status and demand. Artisan glass beads to this day are still in high demand!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSo what are you waiting for? Now is the time to add the refined and artistic touch of glass beads to your jewelry designs. So please take a moment to browse our diverse catalogue of distinct and assorted glass beads. We know you’re going to find the perfect strands for your jewelry design and interior design projects!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-02T08:48:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Glass"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Beads"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":210646761627,"handle":"in-stock-products","title":"In Stock Products","updated_at":"2025-03-06T13:05:29-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2020-08-05T16:44:54-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":197664604315,"handle":"large-hole-beads","title":"Large Hole Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T13:05:29-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2020-05-19T12:05:51-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"greater_than","condition":"1.8"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":291728359579,"handle":"limited-edition","title":"Limited Edition","updated_at":"2025-03-06T12:45:31-08:00","body_html":"The products listed here are limited editions! Once they sell out, they're gone!","published_at":"2023-04-15T16:42:46-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"LE"},{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":238941667483,"handle":"macrame-beads","title":"Macrame Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T13:05:29-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2021-02-01T11:54:55-08:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"greater_than","condition":"2.8"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190132805,"handle":"mali-beads","title":"Mali Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T12:55:08-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eMali is home to many exotic bead markets. Below are \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/african-beads\" title=\"African Beads\"\u003eAfrican beads\u003c\/a\u003e from Mali\u003c\/strong\u003e. A large variety of trade beads are found in the West African nation of Mali. These include \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/mali-wedding-beads\" title=\"Mali wedding beads\"\u003eWedding Beads\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/mali-clay-beads\" title=\"Mali clay beads\"\u003eClay Beads\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/stone-beads\" title=\"African stone beads\"\u003eStone Beads\u003c\/a\u003e, Brass Beads, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/vaseline-beads\" title=\"Vaseline beads\"\u003eVaseline Beads\u003c\/a\u003e, Dogon Beads and many other styles. Some of these beads are produced locally and others were brought to Mali through foreign trade. A number of sub-Saharan ethnic groups make up the population of Mali including the Bambara, Soninke, Khassonke, Malinke, Dogon, and a number of smaller groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMali Wedding Beads are especially well known due to their unique and colorful appearance. These beads can actually be as much as a century old and most were originally brought to Africa for trade from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/czech-beads\" title=\"Czech Beads\"\u003eCzechoslovakia\u003c\/a\u003e however newer varieties also exist. Mali Wedding beads come in a number of different designs including tear-drop and triangle shapes and are multi-colored even within a single strand. Traditionally, these beads are given as a wedding gift and this where they derive their name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilarly \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/vaseline-beads\" title=\"Vaseline beads\"\u003eVaseline beads\u003c\/a\u003e were traded in Mali as early as the 19th century when they were imported from European regions such as Bohemia and Czech. These are made of semi-translucent glass and come in a number of colors including \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/green-beads\" title=\"Green beads\"\u003egreen\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/yellow-beads\" title=\"Yellow beads\"\u003eyellow\u003c\/a\u003e. Some colors are more rare than others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz and stones beads of ancient origin have also been excavated in Mali West Africa. For example, one variety of quartz beads was found near Djenne, a city in Mali. Other beads may be made of Carnelian, Amazonite, Granite Jasper, or Agate. Some of these beads traveled to Mali during ancient times along Roman trade routes. 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For every item in this category, what you see is what you get! Each item is 100% unique and was individually photographed and posted in order to allow you to experience its full beauty. Only 1 available of each. 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Well, our collection of Roman Glass beads is going to be perfect for you! Salvaged from fragments of ancient Roman Glass from areas along the Silk Road trading route, each and every strand of Roman Glass beads has its own unique story to tell. Here at The Bead Chest, we want to give you as many jewelry design options as possible! From our alluring \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/roman-glass-beads\/green-color?\"\u003egreen toned Roman Glass beads\u003c\/a\u003e to our luminescent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/roman-glass-beads\/blue-color?\"\u003eblue toned Roman Glass beads\u003c\/a\u003e we know we have a perfect Roman Glass bead strand for you and your next jewelry collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe production of Roman Glass can be traced back all the beginning of the 1st century AD. Initially, Roman Glass was produced and created using ancient Hellenistic glassmaking techniques. The majority of these manufacturing techniques were very tedious and usually took a ton of time. Due to this, the Roman Glass industry in its early years was a relatively trivial artisan craft that wasn't practiced by many. The most common glass artifacts that were produced during this period we vases and other vessels used to carry water. These Roman Glass artifacts were traded along the Silk Road and eventually made their way to places like Western Asia and the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn the late 1st Century glassblowing techniques were starting to get developed and the implementation of these techniques led to more intricate glass artifacts to be created. SInce glassblowing was such a fast was to produce artisan glass the Roman Glass industry exploded and an excess of glass tools, pottery, decorations and various other items were made and sold in Roman markets and traded across the world. Roman Glass production reached its peak in the 2nd Century AD. Roman Glass was being used for windows and was being dyed in various colors like blue and green. The Roman Glass fragments you see today being used as beads can be from items like jars, goblets, windows, bowls, and vases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn many new age communities, Roman Glass and jewelry are highly sought after due to their many metaphysical healing properties. Withstanding over 2000 years these glass shards have truly stood the test of time. Many believe that Roman Glass beads hold the knowledge of their ancient artisan creators. It is said that Roman glass carries an energy of transformation, rebirth, and communication. It is also said that wearing Roman Glass jewelry will help protect you from negative energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHere at The Bead Chest, our lovely assortment of Roman Glass beads is truly going to take your breath away! With such great color choices and an inspiring ancient history representative of perseverance; working with our Roman Glass beads is a great way to take your custom jewelry designs to the next level. So please feel free to browse this curated section of Roman Glass beads. We can’t wait to see what you do with them! Here are some of our glass beads are perhaps some of the most \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/glass-beads\"\u003eunique and rare glass beads\u003c\/a\u003e available in our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-02T08:49:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Roman"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":191287621,"handle":"round-beads","title":"Round Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T13:05:14-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2016-04-08T05:44:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Round"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":304599957659,"handle":"test","title":"TEST","updated_at":"2025-03-06T13:06:17-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2024-03-19T16:27:57-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":319572803739,"handle":"treat-yourself-to-luxury","title":"Treat Yourself to Luxury","updated_at":"2025-03-06T12:45:14-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2024-10-04T10:21:49-07:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"30"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Bead"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":312657838235,"handle":"vintage-beads","title":"Vintage \u0026 Antique Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T13:06:17-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2024-06-28T15:58:40-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"old"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"vintage"}],"published_scope":"global"}]
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Very rare strand of original Ancient Roman Eye Beads from Mali West Africa. These beauties are said to be hundreds of years old and are hard to come by. Typically they are found in sub-Saharan Africa where they they are discovered individually among the shifting sands. Look carefully to admire the age and craftsmanship that has gone into making each handmade glass bead. The eye motif has been prized since antiquity as a safeguard from bad luck and evil intent. This long strand measures approximately 44" in length with individually beads measuring 9-16 x 8-20mm in each direction. There are approximately 99 beads on the strand and you will receive the exact strand pictured. Expect nicks, scratches and other imperfections due to the age of these beads. Add these beads to your special collection or use to make that special jewelry design! Only one strand available.
Authentic Ancient Roman Eye Beads (Long Strand)
Original price$1,850.00
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Approx. 99 beads |
2-5mm Hole |
44 inches Strand Length
Very rare strand of original Ancient Roman Eye Beads from Mali West Africa. These beauties are said to be hundreds of years old and are hard to come by. Typically they are found in sub-Saharan Africa where they they are discovered individually among the shifting sands. Look carefully to admire the age and craftsmanship that has gone into making each handmade glass bead. The eye motif has been prized since antiquity as a safeguard from bad luck and evil intent. This long strand measures approximately 44" in length with individually beads measuring 9-16 x 8-20mm in each direction. There are approximately 99 beads on the strand and you will receive the exact strand pictured. Expect nicks, scratches and other imperfections due to the age of these beads. Add these beads to your special collection or use to make that special jewelry design! Only one strand available.
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Very rare strand of original Ancient Roman Eye Beads from Mali West Africa. These beauties are said to be hundreds of years old and are hard to come by. Typically they are found in sub-Saharan Africa where they they are discovered individually among the shifting sands. Look carefully to admire the age and craftsmanship that has gone into making each handmade glass bead. The eye motif has been prized since antiquity as a safeguard from bad luck and evil intent. This long strand measures approximately 44" in length with individually beads measuring 9-16 x 8-20mm in each direction. There are approximately 99 beads on the strand and you will receive the exact strand pictured. Expect nicks, scratches and other imperfections due to the age of these beads. Add these beads to your special collection or use to make that special jewelry design! Only one strand available.
Very rare strand of original Ancient Roman Eye Beads from Mali West Africa. These beauties are said to be hundreds of years old and are hard to come by. Typically they are found in sub-Saharan Africa where they they are discovered individually among the shifting sands. Look carefully to admire the age and craftsmanship that has gone into making each handmade glass bead. The eye motif has been prized since antiquity as a safeguard from bad luck and evil intent. This long strand measures approximately 44" in length with individually beads measuring 9-16 x 8-20mm in each direction. There are approximately 99 beads on the strand and you will receive the exact strand pictured. Expect nicks, scratches and other imperfections due to the age of these beads. Add these beads to your special collection or use to make that special jewelry design! Only one strand available.