Natural African Amethyst roundella Smooth Beads

Description

Natural African Amethyst roundella Smooth Beads

Beads were first made in Africa from organic materials – like bone, shells and seeds – many thousands of years ago. In more recent times, imported glass beads dating back to the mid-11th century have been found in present-day South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Listening to the sound can help you know if the bead is made of glass or plastic. Stay in a quiet place, put your ears close to the beads, and listen closely to the sound while jiggling them in your hand. Glass beads make a sound like clinking wine glasses; you don’t hear much of the sound when holding a plastic bead.

Beads are worn to communicate various messages, ranging from social status to marital status, and even to reflect the wearer’s connection to ancestral spirits. In many African societies, beads are often used in rituals and ceremonies, marking important life events such as birth, initiation, marriage, and death.

• Gemstone Name- African Amethyst
• Gemstone Size- 5.25-6.25mm
• Gemstone Shape-roundella
• Gemstone Cut-smooth
• Strand Length-10 inch[Gemstone Color-blue]