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99.9% Pure Silver Tiny particles of silver are combined with moisture. Once designed the jewelry is air-dried and then fired in a kiln. During firing the moisture burns off and all that is left is 99.9% pure silver.
Amazonite Although named after the Amazon River, most of this blue-green stone comes from India. Lead is the main ingredient responsible for its beautiful color.
Amber Amber is ancient sap secreted by trees 20-50 million years ago. Throughout history it has been attributed with incredible properties. The Romans believed it effective against stomachaches and sore throats; native African tribes used it as protection against against “the evil eye”; and in the Far East it is seen as a symbol of courage.
Amethyst Mainly found in shades of purple and lilac this crystalline quartz was traditionally thought to encourage seriousness of mind and soberness. Found worldwide in Brazil, Russia, Canada, Sri Lanka, India, Uruguay, Madagascar and the USA.
Ashanti Fertility Doll Worn by women in West Africa who wish to conceive as a sign of fertility. Women continue to wear it throughout pregnancy to ensure a beautiful and healthy baby.
Aventurine A form of quartz available in many shades of green and brown. Aventurine is found in Brazil, India and Russia.
Bone Some of the oldest beads in the world were made of bone. Throughout history native peoples have made adornments from organic materials such as bone, wood, seeds, nuts, shells, and horn.
Brass Metals first used for tools and weapons were later developed for adornment. Generally the elite wore the more expensive metal gold while others wore alloys, copper, brass, etc.
Carnelian Reddish orange quartz made up of tiny crystals. Shades depend on the amount of iron oxide in the stone. Comes from India, Brazil or Uruguay.
Carved burnt horn Throughout history native people have made adornments from organic materials such as bone, wood, seeds, nuts, shells, and horn. And they have experimented with dyes, carvings and other personal touches to craft a bead that fits exactly the need they have for it.
Clay Throughout history native people have made adornments from organic materials such as bone, wood, seeds, nuts, shells, and horn. And they have experimented with dyes, carvings and other personal touches to craft a bead that fits exactly the need they have for it.
Coconut Throughout history native people have made adornments from organic materials such as bone, wood, seeds, nuts, shells, and horn. And they have experimented with dyes, carvings and other personal touches to craft a bead that fits exactly the need they have for it.
Copper Metals first used for tools and weapons were later developed for adornment. Generally the elite wore the more expensive metal gold while others wore alloys, copper, brass, etc.
Coral Coral is the skeletons of tiny marine animals. People have believed that coral protected travelers, warriors, that it cured madness, gave wisdom and calmed storms and that it changed colors according to the health of its wearer. Natural coral is extremely rare and expensive since we are experiencing a worldwide decline in coral reefs due to global warming, pollution and fishing practices.
Dyed bone Some of the oldest beads in the world are made of bone. Throughout history native peoples have made adornments from organic materials such as bone, wood, seeds, nuts, shells, and horn. Because it is such an abundant material, it was also some of the first material that people experimented with to produce new and intriguing designs and patterns.
Dyed coconut Throughout history native peoples have made adornments from organic materials such as bone, wood, seeds, nuts, shells, and horn. Coconut is a soft material that takes dyes easily and can be found dyed almost any color of the rainbow.
Dyed horn Throughout history native peoples have made adornments from organic materials such as bone, wood, seeds, nuts, shells, and horn.
Dyed salwag seed A variety of palm tree seeds from the Phillipines. The natural color is a mottled off-white with darker browns, but it can be found dyed in many interesting colors.
Dyed wood Throughout history native peoples have made adornments from organic materials such as bone, wood, seeds, nuts, shells, and horn. And they have experimented with dyes, carvings and other personal touches to craft a bead that fits exactly the need they have for it.
Dyed wood Throughout history native peoples have made adornments from organic materials such as bone, wood, seeds, nuts, shells, and horn. And they have experimented with dyes, carvings and other personal touches to craft a bead that fits exactly the need they have for it.
Fossil beads Made of skeletons of tiny marine animals. The beads are naturally off-white.
Garnet
Glass seed bead(s) These drawn-glass beads originally made by Venetians have been used for nearly five hundred years in jewelry, clothing and art. In the 1600s seed beads became important trading items in the North American fur trade.
Hand Crafted Ceramic These ceramic beads are mixed, fired and hand decorated in India. They can be found in a variety of shapes, sizes, designs and colors.
Hand Painted Ceramic These hand painted beads from Peru have intricate designs that sometimes include people, animals and landscapes. The incredible detail makes these beads so interesting. Recently these beads have become harder and harder to find as retailers in the United States run out of stock and find that they can't purchase more.
Hematite Hematite is an oxide of iron containing about 70% metal content. It is found in steel-grey to black to red colors. The red when powdered is also called ocher and has been used as a pigment. Historically it was worn to protect against bleeding.
Horn Throughout history native people have made adornments from organic materials such as bone, wood, seeds, nuts, shells, and horn. And they have experimented with dyes, carvings and other personal touches to craft a bead that fits exactly the need they have for it.
Jade Until 1863 scientists didn’t realize there were actually two different types of jade, jadeite and nephrite, both are created in metamorphic rock. Jadeite (green, pink, blue, black, red and orange) is rarer than nephrite and found mainly in deposits in Burma and Guatemala. Nephrite (generally dark green or cream-colored) comes from India, Russia, Australia, Mexico, Alaska and Wyoming.
Kokopelli The figure of Kokopelli appears throughout the rock art of the American Southwest and northern Mexico. Legend has it that he was a traveling salesman, hunch-backed flute player, bringer of rains, fertility symbol and Casanova. He seems to have been an universally recognized icon of the time.
Malachite Worn to ward of illness and danger historically. Beautiful alternating bands of light and dark greens. Most comes from Zaire in Africa.
Metal Metals first used for tools and weapons were later developed for adornment. Generally the elite wore the more expensive metal gold while others wore alloys, copper, brass, etc.
Metal Africa Metals first used for tools and weapons were later developed for adornment. Generally the elite wore the more expensive metal gold while others wore alloys, copper, brass, etc.
Metal coyote Despite a recent bad rap the coyote's adaptability and intelligence explain why he is known as both "the Trickster" and "the Wise One" throughout history and today in Native American legends.
Metal face Metals first used for tools and weapons were later developed for adornment. Over the years, people developed the skills to mold and decorate metals in many interesting ways. Generally the elite wore the more expensive metal gold while others wore alloys, copper, brass, etc.
Metal fish
Metal hand The hand is perhaps the most useful and versatile part of the human body. Because it is such an integral part of our lives it has figured prominently in religions and legends worldwide.
Metal lizard The lizard is a symbol of grace and agility. Because they are so plentiful in the desert Southwest of the United States, many connect them with this area.
Pen shell Pen shell comes from mollusks. Shell has been used over the years as currency, medicine and adornment.
Picture Jasper Jasper is believed to protect against sight problems and drought. Found in shades of brown, red, yellow and green. Red jasper comes from Venezuela and India. Shades of brown in the USA.
Pyrite Some types of pyrite are nicknamed “fool’s gold” since it was repeatedly mistaken for gold. And in truth it is often found in the vicinity of true gold. The name pyrite is used to describe many different metallic sulfides that spark fire with steel.
Red eye bead Thought to ward off evil.
Red Jasper Jasper is believed to protect against sight problems and drought. Found in shades of brown, red, yellow and green. Red jasper comes from Venezuela and India. Shades of brown in the USA.
Red Tiger's Eye Tiger's eye is a black color with metallic staining that gives it yellow, golden, or reddish coloring. It is a variety of quartz.
Saguaro The signature plant of the Sonoran desert the giant saguaro cactus grows so thick in some places that their stands are called forests. Mature saguaros can reach up to 40 feet tall (a two-story building) and live to be close to 200 years old. They are also amazingly resilient and can store up to 100 gallons of water during times of abundance for later. And they provide food or shelter for many desert dwellers.
Salwag seed A variety of palm tree seeds from the Phillipines. The natural color is a mottled off-white with darker browns, but it can be found dyed in many interesting colors.
Silver
Soochow jade Also called bowenite, it is actually a variety of serpentine and not jade. Generally found in green or blue-green, but also available in grey-green. It is named after the city of Soochow, which the Chinese associated with heaven on earth because of its gardens, canals and parks.
Tea-dyed bone elephant Some of the oldest beads in the world are made of bone. This bone has been carved into the shape of an elephant and then dyed by common tea bags to give it the antique feel.
Tiger eye jasper Jasper is believed to protect against sight problems and drought. Found in shades of brown, red, yellow and green. Red jasper comes from Venezuela and India. Shades of brown in the USA.
Turkish silver Hand crafted sterling silver beads from Turkey.
Turquoise Legend has it that turquoise has protective qualities and that wearing even a small piece can ensure health and good fortune. Made of copper, aluminum and phosphorus - high iron content is seen in the green shades and without iron the gem is an intense sky-blue.
Unakite Tumbled yellow, green or dark brown stone made of the mineral epidote. Found in Austria, USSR, Italy, Mozambique and Mexico.
Unakite Zuni Bear Native American legend holds that the bear brings good health, perception and inner strength. Unakite is a tumbled yellow, green or dark brown stone made of the mineral epidote. Found in Austria, USSR, Italy, Mozambique and Mexico.
West African chevron Chevrons are one of the most popular beads worldwide. Originally made by the Venetians in the 1500s, they are still produced today in many areas of the world. They are made of layers of glass drawn into a long pole of up to several feet long and then cut to form individual beads. They have been highly prized as jewelry and even currency in some areas. In Africa for instance, the larger ones could be traded for gold or slaves and the smaller for palm oil or other necessities.
West African Clay These hand crafted West African beads are made of clay. Like other traditional crafts, they are very labor intensive.
West African Glass Many glass beads were used in African trade. The larger ones were traded for gold and the smaller for palm oil and other daily necessities. In a true example of African ingenuity, many of these newer beads are made from recycled bottles.
Wood Throughout history native peoples have made adornments from organic materials such as bone, wood, seeds, nuts, shells, and horn.
Yellow Stone

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