[{"id":190155717,"handle":"12-and-under","title":"$12 and Under","updated_at":"2025-03-06T05:04:54-08:00","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":"12.01"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190155845,"handle":"21-and-under","title":"$21 and Under","updated_at":"2025-03-06T05:04:54-08:00","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":"2025-03-06T05:05:58-08:00","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":57456361562,"handle":"1mm-hole-beads","title":"1mm Hole Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T05:00:00-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2018-09-17T16:20:45-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0.8"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"less_than","condition":"1.3"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190128965,"handle":"african-beads","title":"African Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T05:05:58-08:00","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":293181030555,"handle":"all-products-oos","title":"All Products including Out of Stock","updated_at":"2025-03-06T05:05:58-08:00","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":"2025-03-06T05:05:58-08:00","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":"2025-03-06T05:05:58-08:00","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":"2025-03-06T02:22:57-08:00","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":57460457562,"handle":"camel-bone-beads","title":"Camel Bone Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-05T01:39:20-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAdd a raw and delicate looking feel to your Jewelry and Interior Design projects with our vast selection of authentic Camel Bone Beads. Here at The Bead Chest, we carry a range of sizes, colors, and cuts; giving you a ton of options when it comes to implementing Natural Camel Bone Beads into your designs. All of our Camel Bone Beads are hand carved; making each and every strand unique and individual. From \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/camel-bone-beads\/orange-color?\"\u003ebright orange tones\u003c\/a\u003e to simple \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/camel-bone-beads\/white-color?\"\u003ewhite and beige tones\u003c\/a\u003e and from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/camel-bone-beads\/multicolor-color?\"\u003evibrant multi-colored strands\u003c\/a\u003e to earthy toned \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/camel-bone-beads\/brown-color?\"\u003ebrown camel bone beads\u003c\/a\u003e we are sure we’ll have something great in our current stock for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCamel Bones have been used as an ornament in jewelry and home decor for 100s of years. Over the years archaeologists have even found Camel Bone carvings, figurines, and etchings that are at least 400 years old. Artisans all around the world love working with Camel Bone because it is an amazing blank canvas. Camel Bone has a particularly nice smoothness to it that makes it a great candidate for intricate carvings, polishes and dye jobs. The versatility of ways Camel Bone can be worked with gives artisans free reign to create elegant and impactful custom designs and styles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn ancient times Camel Bone beads were especially prized and were even used as accessories in religious practices and rituals. People commonly believed that Camel Bone Jewelry carried the energy or spirit of the Camel inside of it. Today Camel Bone Beads are still as trendy and popular as ever! Many still wear Camel Bone as amulets, simple necklaces, and bracelets. In many modern new age communities, people believe that bone jewelry, in general, carries a special healing energy in it. It is said that Bone Beads and Bone Jewelry energetically exude strength and perseverance. Many also believe that wearing Bone Beads helps maintain good blood circulation and positive moods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSo please take your time browsing our curated section of Camel Bone Beads. With such a rich history and diverse amount of styles, each bead strand of Camel Bone Beads tells its own special story! We can’t wait to see how you use our Artisan Camel Bones in your custom creations!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-09-18T12:34:41-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Camel Bone"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":322183823515,"handle":"couponable","title":"Couponable","updated_at":"2025-03-06T05:05:58-08:00","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":"2025-03-06T05:00:01-08:00","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":85212004442,"handle":"eye-beads","title":"Eye Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T01:34:17-08:00","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":329238216859,"handle":"medium-beads","title":"Medium Beads (8 to 15mm)","updated_at":"2025-03-06T05:05:58-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2025-03-05T16:09:49-08:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"greater_than","condition":"7"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"less_than","condition":"16"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Bead"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":191519557,"handle":"natural-beads","title":"Natural Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T05:04:54-08:00","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. We can’t wait to see what you do!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-09T15:27:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Shell"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Natural Seed"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Wood"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Bone"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Clay"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Coral"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Horn"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Stone"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190153541,"handle":"nigerian-beads","title":"Nigerian Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T00:02:35-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith such a precise artisan quality and a abundant history; our strands of Nigerian beads are the breath of fresh air your jewelry designs have been looking for. Here are The Bead Chest we have a diverse selection of Nigerian beads! From our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/nigerian-beads\/brass-material?\"\u003ebrass Nigerian beads and pendants\u003c\/a\u003e to our hand carved \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/nigerian-beads\/bone-material?\"\u003eNigerian bone beads\u003c\/a\u003e and from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/nigerian-beads\/glass-material?\"\u003eglass\u003c\/a\u003e to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/nigerian-beads\/wood-material?\"\u003ewooden Nigerian beads\u003c\/a\u003e your options are many! And with tones ranging from red to blue, black to white and with many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/nigerian-beads\/multicolor-color?\"\u003emulticolor bead strand\u003c\/a\u003e options we know you’ll find the perfect Nigerian beads for your next jewelry collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe artisan culture and history of Nigerian jewelry making and artistry dates all the way back to 500 BC. From about 500 BC to AD 200 the Nok civilisation of Northern Nigeria flourished. From giant terracotta sculptures and statues to elaborate copper masks and brass jewelry, Nigerian artistry has been developing and influencing global culture since the dawn of time. In the middle ages Nigeria spanned all the way from western Nigeria to modern-day Togo. During that time the Benin Empire of southwestern Nigeria prospered from the 15th - 19th century. During that time Nigeria traded its artisan jewelry designs and supplies along trade routes reaching places like Portugal and the Middle East. The most famous ancient artifacts from Nigeria are the two royal Benin ivory masks. The ivory masks are seen by hundreds of thousands each year at the New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art and the British Museum of London. In modern day Nigeria the spirit of artistry and jewelry making is still alive and many of Nigeria’s current jewelry makers pull inspiration from the many styles of the ancient Benin Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eModern day Nigerian jewelry making is well known for its use and implementation of many different types of materials in all shapes and sizes. Coconut shells and vintage glass are creatively used to make unique strands of beads. Everything from camel bone beads to white metal beads are used as accent pieces in intricate necklaces and bracelets. Nigerian jewelry makers are particularly skilled at making beautiful brass bead strands and highly detailed brass pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's a no brainer when it comes to working with the complex and spectacular styles of Nigerian beads. So please take your time browsing our selection of Nigerian beads and pendants! We know you’ll find the right beads for you and your creative designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-02T12:33:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Nigeria"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":304599957659,"handle":"test","title":"TEST","updated_at":"2025-03-06T05:05:58-08:00","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":190135429,"handle":"white-beads","title":"White Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-06T05:00:01-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDo you want to bring a energy of positivity and purity to your designs? Well you’ve come to the right place! Our massive selection of beautiful white beads will keep you browsing our site for hours. White often stands for clarity, cleanness, simplicity, efficiency, hygiene and new beginnings. Create peaceful and meaningful jewelry designs with our many tones of white beads! From pearl to snow, from ivory to daisy, from to porcelain to frost, from alabaster to egg shell, from bone to coconut and from linen to chiffon our range of white shades will have everyone stopping in their tracks to take a look at your jewelry designs and home decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn Western cultures white is often associated with being pure, elegance, freshness and peace. Traditionally brides wear white dresses at their weddings to signify the start our a new journey. In Peru white is associated with good health, angels and the passing of time. In the Middle East white often brings to mind purity and cleanliness. In many African countries white symbolizes goodness, peace and good luck. In ancient Egypt white was the color of the Goddess Isis. In ancient Rome is was very common for priestesses to dress in all white. In the 18th and 19th centuries white became a dominant color of the culture. White was incorporated into clothing designs and implemented into the building architecture of many churches and cathedrals. In China and Korea white is worn to respect recently deceased family members and is considered sacred. In China and other Asian countries white is the color of reincarnation. In India the color white is related to divinity, serenity and detachment from worldly desires. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt The Bead Chest we can’t get enough of the clean and fresh tones of our white beads. We have a huge amount of choices when it comes to shape, size, cut, material and shade of white beads. Wanting to add a beachy feel to your next jewelry collection? Our assortment of various \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/shell-coral-beads\/white-color?\"\u003ewhite toned sea shell beads\u003c\/a\u003e will amaze you. Looking to create a pure and bright looking necklace or bracelet? Our white bone mala prayer beads would be perfect for that! Everything from our white howlite skull beads to our Kenyan bone beads, from our turquoise and coral-inlaid Tibetan shell beads to our white Moroccan pottery beads and from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/nigerian-beads\/white-color?\"\u003eNigerian camel bone beads\u003c\/a\u003e to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/bone-beads\/white-color?\"\u003etribal carved bone beads\u003c\/a\u003e from West Africa we can help you find the perfect white tone for your next project!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith our diverse tones of white beads you truly can make no mistakes. So please go ahead and take your time scanning through our selection of white beads. We can’t wait to see what creative ideas you come up with!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-02T08:49:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"White"}],"published_scope":"global"}]
These rustic beads are said to be made using recycled camel bone. Each bead is hand-carved into its initial shape. Some are then patterned through additional carving on the surface of the bead. Each bead measures approximately 12-20 x 7-11mm, with a hole size of 1mm. Strand length can vary slightly from strand to strand, but is approximately 27". Great to use for your own boho jewelry designs!
When I saw them and I knew I will purchase. I thought these beads will be really heavy but they are not. Got to buy so much more
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Approx. 32 beads |
1.5mm Hole |
27 inches Strand Length
These rustic beads are said to be made using recycled camel bone. Each bead is hand-carved into its initial shape. Some are then patterned through additional carving on the surface of the bead. Each bead measures approximately 12-20 x 7-11mm, with a hole size of 1mm. Strand length can vary slightly from strand to strand, but is approximately 27". Great to use for your own boho jewelry designs!
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These rustic beads are said to be made using recycled camel bone. Each bead is hand-carved into its initial shape. Some are then patterned through additional carving on the surface of the bead. Each bead measures approximately 12-20 x 7-11mm, with a hole size of 1mm. Strand length can vary slightly from strand to strand, but is approximately 27". Great to use for your own boho jewelry designs!
These rustic beads are said to be made using recycled camel bone. Each bead is hand-carved into its initial shape. Some are then patterned through additional carving on the surface of the bead. Each bead measures approximately 12-20 x 7-11mm, with a hole size of 1mm. Strand length can vary slightly from strand to strand, but is approximately 27". Great to use for your own boho jewelry designs!
