[{"id":57456361562,"handle":"1mm-hole-beads","title":"1mm Hole Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-07T04:10:05-08:00","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":"2025-03-07T04:10:07-08:00","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":"2025-03-07T04:10:07-08:00","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":"2025-03-07T04:10:07-08:00","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":291036987547,"handle":"back-in-stock","updated_at":"2025-03-07T04:10:07-08:00","published_at":"2023-01-26T13:03:42-08:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Back in Stock","body_html":"Once upon a time, these fun favorites were sold out. Lucky for you, they're back in stock! Special thanks to our partnering artisans who keep 'em coming!"},{"id":79632826458,"handle":"beads","title":"Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-07T04:10:07-08:00","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":"2025-03-07T04:10:07-08:00","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":57307988058,"handle":"coral-beads","title":"Coral Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-03T12:35:02-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eLooking to add the power and aesthetic of the ocean to your jewelry creations and home decor projects? Well, you’re in luck! Our vast array of bright colored and interestingly textured coral beads look great when incorporated into necklaces, bracelets, and, interior design projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Coral Beads are ethically sourced from oceans and seas all around the world. Coral reefs are formed when coral larvae attach underwater stones and other hard surfaces. Once the larvae attach to a surface they begin to excrete calcium which forms its rock-like texture. Coral needs sunlight to grow and depends on various species of algae to help them grow. Coral grows about .04 to 2 centimeters per year and it can take up to 10,000 years for coral reefs to form. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 100s of years, the many colors and varieties of Coral have made it a must-have item for jewelry artisans. In Chinese culture, Coral beads and jewelry is associated with longevity and is often given as given as a gift to bless the receiver with good luck. Red coral, in particular, is extremely popular in Chinese culture due to its deep and vibrant tones. In the 1600s during the Qing Dynasty, the use of red coral beads and jewelry was reserved exclusively for the emperor and other royal family members. Red Coral was also used to decorate around the palace often combined with strands of pearl beads to create luxurious decorative centerpieces. Interestingly enough throughout India coral has been used as a component in many medicines used to treat pain and inflammation. According to local legend in Japan during the 1700s - 1900s in Okinawa and the surrounding area ground up coral was used as a medicine to treat many ailments. In Japan, to this day Okinawa has the highest rate of people living past the age of 100. Many in Japan believe that this is due to the use of coral as a medicine. In the 1970s\/1980s the use of medicinal coral supplements and teas was popularized in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn many new age communities, Coral beads and jewelry are believed to have many metaphysical healing properties. Many say that Coral is a stone of transformation and peace. Many believe that wearing Coral beads and jewelry can protect you from evil energies and help connect you with the powerful energy of the ocean. Coral beads are often given as a gift to help foster friendly communication and an upbeat outlook. Many also say that wearing Coral jewelry will help one become more self-aware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere at The Bead Chest, our unique selection of Coral beads will help you take your custom jewelry designs and home decor projects to the next level. With a variety of styles, colors, and, sizes to choose from we know you’re going to have to take your time browsing this section. We can’t wait to see what you design with our Coral beads!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-08-22T18:19:34-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Coral"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":322183823515,"handle":"couponable","title":"Couponable","updated_at":"2025-03-07T04:10:07-08:00","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":191287813,"handle":"cylindrical-beads","title":"Cylindrical Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-07T01:44:04-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2016-04-08T05:46:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Cylinder"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":317623795867,"handle":"halloween","title":"Halloween","updated_at":"2025-03-07T02:05:57-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2024-09-05T10:29:10-07:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Black"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Orange"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Purple"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Black and White"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":210646761627,"handle":"in-stock-products","title":"In Stock Products","updated_at":"2025-03-07T04:10:07-08:00","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":329238282395,"handle":"large-beads","title":"Large Beads (15 to 20mm)","updated_at":"2025-03-07T03:15:09-08:00","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":329238216859,"handle":"medium-beads","title":"Medium Beads (8 to 15mm)","updated_at":"2025-03-07T04:06:15-08:00","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":"2025-03-07T04:10:07-08:00","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":"2025-03-07T01:43:04-08:00","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":276733788315,"handle":"old-beads","title":"Old Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-07T01:43:24-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2021-09-08T15:48:02-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"49"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Recycled Glass Beads"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Turquoise"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Nigerian Brass"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Berber Silver Bicone"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Camel Bone Disk"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Moroccan Horn"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Gift Card"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Mali Silver Bicone"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Mali Silver Saucer"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Baule"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Mali Brass Bicone"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Resin"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Diamond Cut"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Pack"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Bundle"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Arabian Prayer"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Wired"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Lapis"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Cloth"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Bowl"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190155973,"handle":"only-the-best","title":"Only the Best!","updated_at":"2025-03-07T04:04:05-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2016-04-02T13:35:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"49"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190270469,"handle":"orange-beads","title":"Orange Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-07T01:00:00-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNeed comfort, warmth and security? You’ve come to the right place! At The Bead Chest we offer an amazing variety of tones and hues of the lovely color orange. Our orange beads have the perfect calming tone and energy to add to any of your jewelry designs. From tangerine to merigold, from ginger to apricot, from amber to sandstone, from honey to cantaloupe, from carrot to saffron and from bronze to rust we have all of the shades of orange to perfect and warm up your jewelry creations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTraditionally orange represents, warmth, autumn, harvest, abundance, visibility, fun and security in Western cultures. In Hindu culture saffron is considered a sacred and ominous color. In Eastern cultures orange symbolizes happiness, love, good health and humility. In the Netherlands orange is the color of royalty. In Thailand at festivals the ceremonial lanterns are usually orange. Also in many cultures orange represents fertility and sexuality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt The Bead Chest we have a great plethora of sizes and cuts of our orange products and orange beads. Try to mix up your designs with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/ashanti-beads\/saucer-shape\" title=\"Ashanti Saucer Beads\"\u003eour lovely orange Ashanti Glass Saucer beads\u003c\/a\u003e. Add that extra flare to your creations with our Kenyan coral bone beads and vintage Nigerian tangerine glass beads. Add a natural rawness with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/wood-beads\/nepal\" title=\"Rudraksha prayer beads\"\u003eRudraksha Seed Prayer beads\u003c\/a\u003e. From peach java sea glass beads to moroccan shell chunk beads, from orange vinyl beads to mango Kente Krobo beads and from orange \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/recycled-glass-beads\"\u003eGhanaian recycled glass beads\u003c\/a\u003e to Mali Carnelian beads you can take your designs to the next level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSo go ahead check out our selection below. 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These old beads from Nigeria are sometimes identified as pink coral but likely are made from ocean sea shell. Each graduated strand includes 40-50 beads measuring 7-23mm in length and 9-21mm in diameter. Each strand is unique and may vary slightly from strand pictured. Beads may show some imperfections and signs of age.
Old Nigerian Pink Coral Beads
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Approx. 50 beads |
1mm Hole |
26-29 inches Strand Length
These old beads from Nigeria are sometimes identified as pink coral but likely are made from ocean sea shell. Each graduated strand includes 40-50 beads measuring 7-23mm in length and 9-21mm in diameter. Each strand is unique and may vary slightly from strand pictured. Beads may show some imperfections and signs of age.
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These old beads from Nigeria are sometimes identified as pink coral but likely are made from ocean sea shell. Each graduated strand includes 40-50 beads measuring 7-23mm in length and 9-21mm in diameter. Each strand is unique and may vary slightly from strand pictured. Beads may show some imperfections and signs of age.
These old beads from Nigeria are sometimes identified as pink coral but likely are made from ocean sea shell. Each graduated strand includes 40-50 beads measuring 7-23mm in length and 9-21mm in diameter. Each strand is unique and may vary slightly from strand pictured. Beads may show some imperfections and signs of age.