African turquoise is a descriptive name and is not true turquoise, but actually a jasper found in Africa. These semiprecious beads have a matrix structure similar to that of turquoise, and are light bluish-green in color. The matrix in African turquoise is usually dark or black. Due to its durability and attractive color, we often have matte African turquoise in stock as well as highly polished African turquoise. African turquoise looks very similar to variquoise, a unique combination of variscite and turquoise found in Utah and Nevada.
Genuine turquoise is a soft stone (5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness), and jasper is harder (7 on the Mohs scale), making African turquoise a more durable stone than natural turquoise. As turquoise mines around the world are played out, we expect that African turquoise will continue to gain in popularity.
- Product
- Qty in Cart
- Quantity
- Price
- Subtotal
-
Dakota Stones Matte African Turquoise 8mm Large-Hole Round Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$11.95Give your designs an organic look with these African Turquoise beads from Dakota Stones. Available by the strand, these gemstone beads are perfectly round in shape, so you can use them in all kinds of styles. Each bead features a wide stringing hole,... -
Dakota Stones African Turquoise Jasper 10mm Round Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$8.95Give your jewelry designs gemstone style. These Dakota Stones beads are perfectly round in shape and bold in size. They are sure to stand out in necklaces and bracelets. This stone is mined in Africa and is actually a type of spotted teal Jasper rather... -
Dakota Stones 6mm African Turquoise Jasper Round Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$7.67Delight in the unique colors of the Dakota Stones 6mm African Turquoise Jasper round beads. Available by the strand, these beads feature a perfectly round shape. They are versatile in size, so you can use them anywhere. Each bead features turquoise blue... -
Dakota Stones 6mm Matte African Turquoise Jasper Round Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$8.77Add waves of color to designs with the Dakota Stones 6mm matte African Turquoise Jasper round beads. Available by the strand, these beads feature a perfectly round shape. They are the perfect size for necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Each bead features... -
Dakota Stones 4mm African Turquoise Jasper Round 8-Inch Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$6.59Add stony color to designs with the Dakota Stones 4mm African Turquoise Jasper round beads. Available by the strand, these beads feature a perfectly round shape. They are small in size, so you can use them as spacers or as pops of color in earrings. Each... -
Dakota Stones African Turquoise Jasper 8mm Round Large Hole Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$12.95Add gemstone style to your next design with these beads from Dakota stones. These beads are perfectly round in shape and feature a versatile size that you can use in all kinds of designs. These beads would look wonderful in matching necklace and bracelet... -
Dakota Stones Matte African Turquoise Jasper 8mm Round 8-Inch Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$8.95Stand out with gemstone style. These Dakota Stones beads are perfectly round in shape and would look great in matching necklace and bracelet sets. They feature turquoise color with a brown and black matrix. The matte finish adds a soft appearance. This... -
Dakota Stones 4mm Matte African Turquoise Jasper Round Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$7.67Decorate designs with the unique color of the Dakota Stones 4mm matte African Turquoise Jasper round beads. Available by the strand, these beads feature a perfectly round shape. They are small in size, so you can use them as spacers or as pops of color... -
Dakota Stones African Turquoise Jasper 8mm Round 8-Inch Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$8.77Bring fascinating style to designs with these Dakota Stones beads. These gemstone beads are perfectly round in shape and would look great in matching necklace and bracelet sets. The beads feature turquoise color with a brown and black matrix. This stone... -
Dakota Stones Matte African Turquoise Jasper 10mm Round Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$11.45Bring wondrous color to designs with the Dakota Stones matte African Turquoise Jasper 10mm round beads. Available by the strand, these gemstone beads are perfectly round in shape, so you can use them in all kinds of style. They are bold in size, so you...