Discover a wide selection of glass African beads and trade beads for sale. Options range from economical newly-made Krobo beads and powder glass beads from Ghana, to antique Italian glass beads (mainly Venetian), Dutch glass beads, "Russian" blues, and more. Powder glass beads offer great texture and color at a great price. Chevron beads and millefiori beads display the fine craftmanship of old Europe. Krobo beads and Mauritanian Kiffa beads show off the stunning talent of African glass bead makers. More Info
For more African beads, see: Handmade Metal Beads, Vulcanite/ Vinyl heishi, and Natural-Material Beads.
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White Heart Glass Trade Bead, Approx. 3-4mm - Cobalt (strand)
$3.75White-heart beads are named after their white center, which adds brilliance to the colored glass surrounding it. Another name for these beads is "Cornaline d' Allepo," which translated literally to "Carnelian of Allepo" or "Agate of Allepo." The word... -
Trade Beads, Padre (strand)
$15.00Trade Beads We carry a wide variety of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made African beads are... -
Trade Beads, Small Glass Ovals (strand)
$4.50Trade Beads We carry a wide variety of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made African beads are... -
Trade Beads, White Heart, 5-6mm (strand)
$4.50White-heart beads are named after their white center, which adds brilliance to the colored glass surrounding it. Another name for these beads is "Cornaline d' Allepo," which translated literally to "Carnelian of Allepo" or "Agate of Allepo." The word... -
Trade Beads, Christmas Beads, Large (strand)
$12.75Trade Beads We carry an eclectic variety of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made African beads... -
White Heart Glass Trade Bead, Approx. 4mm, Orange (strand)
$3.75White-heart beads are named after their white center, which adds brilliance to the colored glass surrounding it. Another name for these beads is "Cornaline d' Allepo," which translated literally to "Carnelian of Allepo" or "Agate of Allepo." The word... -
Trade Beads, White Heart, 3-4mm (strand)
$3.75White-heart beads are named after their white center, which adds brilliance to the colored glass surrounding it. Another name for these beads is "Cornaline d' Allepo," which translated literally to "Carnelian of Allepo" or "Agate of Allepo." The word... -
Glass Bead, Chevron, Giant, Black/White (Each)
$27.50The chevron, or "rosetta," bead originated in Venice and became widely popular as a trade bead (used as currency) in Africa for centuries. Chevrons are created by building up several consecutive layers of color, and then grinding down the edges. The... -
Trade Beads, Powder Glass - Teal (strand)
$3.50The technique of making powder glass and other recycled-glass beads by hand has been used in Africa for centuries. First, molds are created out of clay. Glass is chosen by color and crushed by hand into a material called the "fritt." For recycled glass... -
Trade Beads, Powder Glass, Large Bicone (strand)
$10.00The technique of making powder glass and other recycled-glass beads by hand has been used in Africa for centuries. First, molds are created out of clay. Glass is chosen by color and crushed by hand into a material called the "fritt." For recycled glass... -
Trade Beads, White Heart, 4-5mm - Green (strand)
$4.50White-heart beads are named after their white center, which adds brilliance to the colored glass surrounding it. Another name for these beads is "Cornaline d' Allepo," which translated literally to "Carnelian of Allepo" or "Agate of Allepo." The word... -
Trade Beads, Powder Glass - Light Blue (strand)
$2.00The technique of making powder glass and other recycled-glass beads by hand has been used in Africa for centuries. First, molds are created out of clay. Glass is chosen by color and crushed by hand into a material called the "fritt." For recycled glass... -
Trade Beads, Powder Glass, Rotund (strand)
$6.00The technique of making powder glass and other recycled-glass beads by hand has been used in Africa for centuries. First, molds are created out of clay. Glass is chosen by color and crushed by hand into a material called the "fritt." For recycled glass... -
12x30mm Trailed Glass Beads - Teal (strand)
$21.25Trade Beads We carry an eclectic variety of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are usually old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made... -
Trade Beads, White Masai Spacer, 6-9mm (strand)
$6.00Trade Beads We carry an eclectic variety of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made African beads... -
Trade Beads, White Masai Spacers, 10-12mm (strand)
$7.00Trade Beads We carry a wide variety of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made African beads are... -
12x30mm Trailed Glass Beads - Light Blue (strand)
$21.25Trade Beads We carry an eclectic variety of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are usually old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made... -
12x30mm Trailed Glass Beads - Mint Green (strand)
$21.25Trade Beads We carry an eclectic variety of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are usually old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made... -
Trade Beads, Powder Glass, Tube #22-519-90-03
$7.50The technique of making powder glass and other recycled-glass beads by hand has been used in Africa for centuries. First, molds are created out of clay. Glass is chosen by color and crushed by hand into a material called the "fritt." For recycled glass... -
Trade Beads, Powder Glass, Tube (strand)
$6.00The technique of making powder glass and other recycled-glass beads by hand has been used in Africa for centuries. First, molds are created out of clay. Glass is chosen by color and crushed by hand into a material called the "fritt." For recycled glass... -
Trade Beads, White Heart, 4-5mm (strand)
$17.00White-heart beads are named after their white center, which adds brilliance to the colored glass surrounding it. Another name for these beads is "Cornaline d' Allepo," which translated literally to "Carnelian of Allepo" or "Agate of Allepo." The word... -
12x30mm Trailed Glass Beads - Orange-Red (strand)
$21.25Trade Beads We carry an eclectic variety of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are usually old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made... -
Trade Bead, Glass Chevron, Round and Oval (Each)
$7.50The chevron, or "rosetta," bead originated in Venice and became widely popular as a trade bead (used as currency) in Africa for centuries. Chevrons are created by building up several consecutive layers of color, and then grinding down the edges. The... -
Trade Beads, Clear/Orange Recycled Glass, 12-13mm (strand)
$9.00We carry an eclectic selection of African beads, both old trade beads, and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made African beads are... -
Trade Beads, Snake Beads, Small (strand)
$12.00Trade Beads We carry a wide variety of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made African beads are...