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

The Bead Chest, a company that works with developing communities across Africa, offers some of the most exquisite, handcrafted beading treasures in the world. All the items they source directly are fair trade. Their unique business model allows them to support creative jewelry designers with high-quality beading supplies while simultaneously supporting developing communities.

Handmade by Independent Artisans: These beads are crafted by skilled artisans using recycled materials such as bottle glass, windows, and other materials. They are strung on authentic West African raffia, produced in accordance with fair trade principles.

Why Choose The Bead Chest? - Consistent Supply: The Bead Chest ensures a reliable and steady supply of their products. - Variety of Colors and Sizes: Their inventory boasts a large selection of colors and sizes to choose from. - Quick Turnaround Time: Customers can expect a fast delivery of their orders.

Please note that as these products are handmade, the tone, brightness, and/or color of the received items may vary slightly from the photos. Additionally, the sizes and bead counts mentioned are approximate and may vary by 10-15% from the stated numbers. Each strand is sold individually, and multiple strands may be pictured.

Unique Beads, Unique Designs: The Bead Chest's products are designed to set your jewelry creations apart, offering a diverse array of over 3,000 unique designs.

Made of 100% Recycled Glass: These authentic African beads are made from 100% recycled glass. Master artisans collect used materials, such as cola bottles and broken windows, and transform them into these beautiful ethnic beads.

What You Get: Each unit purchased includes a full 24-inch strand consisting of approximately 45 beads. Each bead measures approximately 12-14 mm with a 2 mm hole size, typically strung on cotton or raffia.

100% Authentic and Fair Trade: These beads are handmade by Krobo artisans in Ghana, produced in accordance with rigorous international fair trade standards. The artisans are compensated well above market standards, ensuring they take great pride in their work and produce the highest-quality products.

The Bead Chest Advantage: With over 10 million beads sold and 50,000+ satisfied customers, the company is committed to supporting fair trade artisans throughout Africa and the world.

Confidence Promise: The Bead Chest stands behind the quality of their fair trade beads, offering a satisfaction guarantee. If customers are unsatisfied for any reason, the company's incredible support staff will do their best to ensure a positive experience.

product information: