Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #22-111-09-07 Trade Beads, White Heart, 4-5mm - Green (strand)1 #20-111-174 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Transparent-Rainbow Lt Hyacinth (Tube)1 #49-943-12-AS TierraCast 8 Fold Path Pendant - Antiqued Silver Plated (Each)1 #39-349-5 Antiqued Pewter Lobster Clasp, 15mm (12 Pieces)1 #22-110-09-04 Trade Beads, White Heart, 3-4mm (strand)3 #44-850-01-5 JBB Findings Antiqued Silver Plated Charm, Hamsa Hand, Cast (Each)1 #39-555-01-SF …

We carry an eclectic (and diminishing) 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 generally handmade in small communities. Style and availability vary.Rings & Things founder, Russ Nobbs, loved trade beads and African Art. For many decades, he purchased trade beads from African traders -- for sale as well as for …