[{"id":190155845,"handle":"21-and-under","title":"$21 and Under","updated_at":"2025-03-07T17:25:23-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2016-04-02T13:32:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"less_than","condition":"21.01"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190155909,"handle":"49-and-under","title":"$49 and Under","updated_at":"2025-03-07T17:25:23-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2016-04-02T13:34:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"less_than","condition":"49.01"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190128965,"handle":"african-beads","title":"African Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-07T17:25:01-08:00","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":"2025-03-07T17:25:23-08:00","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":"2025-03-07T17:25:23-08:00","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":361784393,"handle":"batik-bone-beads-circular","title":"Batik Bone Beads (Circular)","updated_at":"2025-03-06T11:00:01-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2017-02-25T16:28:00-08:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Bone Beads (Circular)"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Kenya"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":79632826458,"handle":"beads","title":"Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-07T17:25:23-08:00","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":"2025-03-07T17:25:23-08:00","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":190129797,"handle":"bone-beads","title":"Bone Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-07T15:45:00-08:00","body_html":"African bone beads come from Ghana, Africa. The design on the black and white bone beads is created through a dying method known as \"batik\", which is a wax relief process. These \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/african-beads\" title=\"African beads\"\u003eAfrican beads\u003c\/a\u003e are strung on raffia and worn as is, but many beaders use these beads as the highlight of their creation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Bone Beads from Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bone beads have a long history on the African continent. Bone is one of several natural materials that have been available in Africa for millennia including \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/wood-beads\" title=\"Wood beads\"\u003ewood\u003c\/a\u003e, stone, and clay. Bone beads have been made throughout the African continent including East, West, and even South Africa. Historically, bone beads may be made from any number of bone sources including ivory from different kinds of animal tusks or antlers. Other natural materials similar to bone used to make beads include horn, ostrich eggshells, marine and freshwater seashells such as clams, and also coral. Bone is unique among bead making materials due to both its strength and because it can be carved by hand and polished into many different shapes and sizes. Bone is also relatively lighter than similar size beads made from glass or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/metal-beads\" title=\"Metal beads\"\u003emetal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the best-known varieties of bone beads is the Mudcloth Bone Batik from East Africa. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/kenya-beads\" title=\"Kenya Beads\"\u003eKenya\u003c\/a\u003e in particular is a major producer of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/batik-bone-beads\"\u003eBatik Bone Beads\u003c\/a\u003e. These beads are usually made from Cow or Water Buffalo bone that is first bleached and then patterned. Patterning is achieved by a special method where wax is used to apply a dye based on any one of a number of traditional geometric patterns. These designs may include stripes, dots, swirls, and other decorative motifs. Because each bead is individually patterned, this gives each piece a unique flair. The variety of different Bone Batik design styles makes these beads a versatile addition to any bead or jewelry designer’s bead chest and adds a great natural touch to any project.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother type of bone bead that is made in Africa is the Snake Vertebrae bead. Believe or not, these beads are actually made from real snakes! Such vertebrae may be the inspiration for other \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/snake-beads\" title=\"Snake beads\"\u003eSnake beads\u003c\/a\u003e that have been made with glass that capture the same characteristic interlocking shape of real vertebrae. Such beads can be a lot of fun to work with. Likewise, fish vertebrae that tend to be more cylindrical and have also been used to make \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/african-beads\" title=\"African beads\"\u003eAfrican Beads\u003c\/a\u003e. Fish Vertebrae beads are amazingly light to wear and can be integrated into many artistic beaded pieces.","published_at":"2016-04-02T08:48:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Bone"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Beads"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":239050129563,"handle":"bulk-pricing","title":"Bulk Pricing","updated_at":"2025-03-07T17:10:00-08:00","body_html":"All items in this category qualify for quantity discounts! Click on the product to see pricing tiers. Buy more and save!","published_at":"2021-02-02T15:50:10-08:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"RTPVL-20:15-10:10-5:5"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"RTPVL-20:15-10:8-3:5"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"RTPVL-20:15-10:8-5:3"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"RTPVL-25:15-10:10-5:5"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"RTPVL-50:25-25:20-10:15"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-02-02T16:13:21-08:00","alt":null,"width":1082,"height":200,"src":"\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/bulk-pricing.png?v=1612311201"}},{"id":322183823515,"handle":"couponable","title":"Couponable","updated_at":"2025-03-07T17:25:23-08:00","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":319572738203,"handle":"everyday-value-finds","title":"Everyday Value Finds","updated_at":"2025-03-07T17:25:23-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2024-10-04T10:20:34-07:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"5"},{"column":"variant_price","relation":"less_than","condition":"15.01"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Bead"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190270981,"handle":"grey-beads","title":"Grey Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-07T10:50:07-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLooking to create a calming a neutral toned jewelry design? If so our grey beads are the color for you! Grey can add complimenting tones of age and wisdom to any of your jewelry designs. Grey often represents reflection, humility, intelligence, futurism, security and technology. Bring your jewelry designs into the future with tones and hues from iron to pewter, from coin to fossil, from flint to ash, from cloud to silver, from smoke to slate, from lead to fog and from charcoal to coin. With these sleek grey tone beads your jewelry designs will be show stopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn modern day culture grey is often associated with concrete architecture. All across the world in many cities you can find grey structures being implemented into cityscapes to create a feel of uniformity. Grey has become a part of everyday life more than we usually notice. From the color of pencil lead, to grey toned jewelry, cars, sculptures, fences and medals grey is all around us. In the 1600s grey was often a color worn by Franciscan and Cistercian monks as a symbol of their commitments to their religions. During the Renaissance when the colors black and white were very popular grey was used as a accent and background color to many paintings and fashion designs. In modern day Japan grey signify conservatism, craftsmanship, high tech and precision, In Japan grey is considered to have a masculine grounding energy. In Latin America grey colors represent wealth, jewelry and treasure. In Hinduism grey colors are used to encourage the removal of negativity and are often linked to the moon and its cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt The Bead Chest we have embraced the sleek and futuristic energy of grey and have a copious amount of options for you when it comes to grey toned beads. Wanting to portray a high level of craftsmanship in your jewelry designs? Our grey bone beads from Kenya are perfect for that! Going for a more natural feel? Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/lava-beads\/grey-color?\"\u003egrey volcanic lava beads\u003c\/a\u003e will do that for you! From our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/products\/grey-mist-recycled-glass-beads-14mm\"\u003egrey recycled glass beads\u003c\/a\u003e from Ghana to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/bone-beads\/brown-color?\"\u003egrey bone beads\u003c\/a\u003e from West Africa, from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/krobo-beads\/grey-color?\"\u003egrey Krobo beads\u003c\/a\u003e to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/wood-beads\/grey-color?\"\u003egrey natural wooden beads\u003c\/a\u003e we know you can find the right fit for your next grey themed jewelry design project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe know that with grey you’ll be able to convey your message of sophistication and precision in your jewelry designs and home decorations. So go ahead, take a step into the future with our grey beads. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-03T12:44:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Grey"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Grey"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":210646761627,"handle":"in-stock-products","title":"In Stock Products","updated_at":"2025-03-07T17:25:23-08:00","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":190132357,"handle":"kenya-beads","title":"Kenya Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-07T15:04:25-08:00","body_html":"Kenya Beads are beads originating in the East African nation of Kenya. Kenya has a diverse culture consisting of as many as 42 different ethnic groups including the Nilotic Maasai people who are one of the better-known tribes. The major Kenyan populations can be classified as the Bantus, Nilotes, and Cushites. Beads play an important role in Kenya’s culture and are a widespread form of artistic expression. For example, among the Maasai, beads are often used as fashion accessories and may be found as earrings or other traditional ornaments for both women and men.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeveral major types of beads are currently made in Kenya. The \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/batik-bone-beads\" title=\"Batik Bone Beads\"\u003eBatik Bone Bead\u003c\/a\u003e is a handcrafted bead that is made by dying bleached and polished cow bone. The Batik method refers to the use of a wax coating to create various patterns and designs such as stripes and whorls. An alternative name for these beads is Mudcloth Beads since a similar dying process can be used to pattern textiles. Many of these \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/bone-beads\" title=\"Bone beads\"\u003ebone beads\u003c\/a\u003e come from Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. Similarly, a number of metal beads have also been produced in Kenya including the copper, brass, and other Metal Hishi Beads. Borana tinsmiths in the northern parts of Kenya are known for making many small beads using the material from recycled aluminum cooking pots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Turkana people of northwest Kenya are one ethnic group that is especially known for its rich tradition of adornment including beading. They are Kenya’s third largest tribe. In Turkana society clothing is used to distinguish between different age groups, marital status, and economic position. Women often wear multicolored necklaces and also wear beads in their hair. There is also a tradition to wear Ostrich Eggshell Beads as part of one’s undergarments. The many different shapes and sizes of beads in Turkana society reflect different meanings. Many of these \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/african-beads\" title=\"African beads\"\u003eAfrican beads\u003c\/a\u003e were acquired through traditional trading practices especially pink Venetian glass beads and Blue Annular Beads worn to this day by Borana Tribal Elders.","published_at":"2016-04-02T08:49:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Beads"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Kenya"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":372284233,"handle":"kenya-bone-beads","title":"Kenya Bone Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-07T14:35:01-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2017-04-24T11:07:46-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Bone"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Kenya"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":329238282395,"handle":"large-beads","title":"Large Beads (15 to 20mm)","updated_at":"2025-03-07T17:10:00-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2025-03-05T16:10:36-08:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"greater_than","condition":"14"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"less_than","condition":"21"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":197664604315,"handle":"large-hole-beads","title":"Large Hole Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-07T17:25:23-08:00","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":191519557,"handle":"natural-beads","title":"Natural Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-07T17:25:09-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eDo you want to connect to the ancient materials used by master artisans of the past? Wanting to ground yourself? Feeling the need to connect your inspired jewelry designs with mother earth? Well, our natural beads might be the best option for your newest jewelry designs and creations. At The Bead Chest we have a numerous assortment of natural beads for you to choose from. From our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/natural-beads\/glass-material?\"\u003enatural glass beads\u003c\/a\u003e to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/natural-beads\/resin-material?\"\u003enatural resin beads\u003c\/a\u003e, from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/natural-beads\/shell-and-coral-material?\"\u003eshell and coral beads\u003c\/a\u003e to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/natural-beads\/stone-material?\"\u003estone beads\u003c\/a\u003e and from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/natural-beads\/wood-material?\"\u003ewooden beads\u003c\/a\u003e to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/natural-beads\/horn-material?\"\u003enatural animal horn beads\u003c\/a\u003e when it comes to organic and not artificial beads we got you covered. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSince the dawn of time cultures from all over the world have utilized the natural world around them. When it comes to jewelry design, materials like natural stone, wood, shell, bone and clay beads have always been used to create iconic masterpieces. All over the planet evidence of natural wood being used in various jewelry designs has been found and some artifacts date all the way back to 500 BC. Ancient wooden rosaries and jewelry pieces can be seen in many museums around the world. The use of clay beads date back as far as 1000 BC and have been found in various regions across Africa. In West Africa clay beads were used as a form of currency in countries like Ghana and Mali. The oldest known jewelry in the world comes from natural seashell jewelry. Recently in the Skhul caves in Israel two shell beads were found and are believed to be 135,000 years old! Bone beads have been used to ornament clothes and jewelry designs for thousands of years. The creation and use of glass beads goes back almost 3,500 years. Glass beads are believed to first be created in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. All that being said, mixing in our natural jewelry beads into your designs will really help connect your design aesthetic with the artisan quality of long times past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn the modern day, many new age communities treasure naturally occuring beads made from stone, wood, shell, resin and bone for their many metaphysical healing properties. It is said that wood beads are good at helping clear negative energy while grounding the wearer. Some say that natural stones like agate exude a healing energy of courage and strength. Many believe that seashell beads can help reduce stress, as well as, help open the third eye chakra. It is also believed that wearing resin jewelry will help protect the wearer from bad luck. Many also say that wearing glass jewelry will help amplify ones intentions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSo when it comes to incorporating natural bead strands into your jewelry design you really can’t go wrong. Implement the jewelry design techniques and style of the ancient times with our natural beads. 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Admire this beautiful strand of bone beads from Kenya. While Kenyan bone beads are common in a variety of shapes and styles, these beads come in a hard-to-find grey color. East African bone beads are handcrafted by artisans using recycled cow bone. Each bead is individually carved and polished, and is truly one of a kind.
These beads measure approximately 19-20 x 18-19mm, with a hole size of 2mm. Strands measure approximately 31", and have approximately 34 beads each.
These are a great find for any beader looking to do something truly unique with their work!
I love everything I ordered. I especially love tribal
Beads and this store had exactly what I wanted.
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Vanessa
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 weeks ago
5 Stars
Amazing quality and super fast shipping! I highly recommend this supplier.
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Lori P.
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I recommend this product
Used For Designing Jewelry
Type of Use Personal
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 month ago
10 ⭐️
Love these!!
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Rebecca
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 month ago
5 Stars
Great quality beads
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Sj W.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Used For Designing Jewelry
Type of Use Personal
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 month ago
Exceptional
Beautiful dark grey bone beads are exceptional and will make a lovely necklace. Definitely recommend.
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Approx. 34 beads |
2mm Hole |
31 inches Strand Length
Admire this beautiful strand of bone beads from Kenya. While Kenyan bone beads are common in a variety of shapes and styles, these beads come in a hard-to-find grey color. East African bone beads are handcrafted by artisans using recycled cow bone. Each bead is individually carved and polished, and is truly one of a kind.
These beads measure approximately 19-20 x 18-19mm, with a hole size of 2mm. Strands measure approximately 31", and have approximately 34 beads each.
These are a great find for any beader looking to do something truly unique with their work!
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Admire this beautiful strand of bone beads from Kenya. While Kenyan bone beads are common in a variety of shapes and styles, these beads come in a hard-to-find grey color. East African bone beads are handcrafted by artisans using recycled cow bone. Each bead is individually carved and polished, and is truly one of a kind.
These beads measure approximately 19-20 x 18-19mm, with a hole size of 2mm. Strands measure approximately 31", and have approximately 34 beads each.
These are a great find for any beader looking to do something truly unique with their work!
Admire this beautiful strand of bone beads from Kenya. While Kenyan bone beads are common in a variety of shapes and styles, these beads come in a hard-to-find grey color. East African bone beads are handcrafted by artisans using recycled cow bone. Each bead is individually carved and polished, and is truly one of a kind.
These beads measure approximately 19-20 x 18-19mm, with a hole size of 2mm. Strands measure approximately 31", and have approximately 34 beads each.
These are a great find for any beader looking to do something truly unique with their work!
