African Recycled Glass Beads for Jewelry Making: Handmade in Ghana

Product Description: Beads That Tell A Story

The Bead Chest partners with communities in Africa to offer some of the most exquisite handmade beading treasures globally. All directly sourced items are fair trade, supporting both creative jewelry designers and developing communities. Handcrafted by independent artisans from recycled materials like bottle glass and windows, these beads are strung on authentic West African raffia, produced in line with fair trade principles, and are perfect for jewelry making or wearing as-is.

Why Choose The Bead Chest?

• Consistent supply
• Wide range of colors and sizes
• Fast turnaround time

Please note that the majority of our products are handmade, so the tone, brightness, and color may vary slightly from the photo. Also, sizes and bead counts are approximate and may vary by up to 10-15%. Multiple strands may be shown, but each is sold individually.

Unique beads that elevate your designs – that's The Bead Chest promise.

The Bead Chest collaborates with African communities to bring you beautifully handcrafted beading treasures. All directly sourced items are fair trade, supporting both jewelry designers and developing communities. With over 3000 unique designs, we offer a diverse range of high-quality beads that set your creations apart.

Made From 100% Recycled Glass: Our authentic African beads are crafted from 100% recycled glass, collected and transformed by master artisans in Ghana. Each purchase includes a 27" strand with approximately 58 beads measuring 9-10mm with a 2mm hole size, strung on cotton or raffia. These beads are not only perfect for jewelry-making but are also a statement piece when worn as-is.

Authentic And Fair Trade: Avoid cheap imitations – our beads are handmade by Krobo artisans in Ghana, following strict international fair trade standards. With over 10 million beads sold, join our community of 50,000+ customers supporting fair trade artisans worldwide.

Confidence Promise: We are confident in the quality of our fair trade beads and ensure your satisfaction. If you're not happy with your order, our dedicated support staff will work to make it right. Your smile is our priority. 😊

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