Recycled Glass Beads for Jewelry Making, Home Decor, Handmade in Ghana

The Bead Chest partners with developing communities across Africa to bring you some of the most exquisite, handcrafted beading treasures in the world. All directly sourced items are fair trade. The company's distinctive business model allows it to support creative jewelry designers with high-quality beading supplies while simultaneously supporting developing communities.

Handcrafted by Independent Artisans These authentic African beads are made from 100% recycled materials, such as bottle glass, windows, and other sources. Master artisans collect the used materials, crush them into a fine powder, and then transform them into these beautiful ethnic beads. They are strung on genuine West African raffia, produced in accordance with fair trade principles.

Why Choose The Bead Chest? The Bead Chest offers a consistent supply, a large variety of colors and sizes, and quick turnaround times. It's important to note that the majority of The Bead Chest's products are handmade, so the tone, brightness, and/or color of the received product may vary slightly from the photo. Additionally, any sizes and/or bead counts mentioned are approximations and may vary up to 10-15% from the stated number.

Over 3,000 Unique Designs The Bead Chest's extensive collection of beads can help set your designs apart, making your jewelry truly unique. Each unit purchased consists of a full 24-inch strand, which typically contains approximately 34-36 beads, each measuring approximately 19-23 x 18-20mm with a hole size of 2-3mm.

100% Authentic and Fair Trade These beads are the real deal, handmade by Krobo artisans in Ghana. They are produced in Ghana, by Ghanaians, and for the benefit of the Ghanaian people, in full compliance with rigorous international fair trade standards. The artisans are compensated well above market standards, ensuring they take pride in their work and create the best possible product.

The Bead Chest Advantage With over 10 million beads sold and 50,000+ satisfied customers, The Bead Chest is committed to supporting fair trade artisans throughout Africa and the entire world. They have full confidence that you will be satisfied with your order, and if for any reason you are unsatisfied, their incredible support staff will do their best to ensure your satisfaction.

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