African Beaded Necklaces in Detroit, MI at Djenne Beads & Gem

Explore the vibrant tradition of African beadwork at Djenne Beads & Gem in Detroit, MI. Our collection features exquisite African beaded necklaces, each crafted with care and reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Africa. Discover unique pieces that add a touch of elegance and authenticity to your wardrobe. Visit us today to find the perfect statement piece that speaks to your style and celebrates the beauty of African craftsmanship.

When do you keep your own work? Do you create something just for yourself or realize it's "just for you" after it's completed? Please share your stories, Here's mine: My mother passed away two years ago. She collected African trade beads in the 1970s. She'd already gifted a lot of her beads to me and my sister, but we found more after her passing. In my creative flurry last month I came back to the bauxite stone beads I'd begun to design with last year. I combined them with Guatemalan jade and hematine, worked up a design, decided to change the length, added a fancy sterling and spiny oyster clasp... and realized it was just for me. Thanks, Mom!

Getting ready for Paying it Forward Cranbrook, Friday February 10th and Saturday February 11th. Healing Gemstone Bracelets with African Trade Beads… Antique Handmade Venetian Glass beads are from the 1800’s, they were used as currency in North Africa. • #healinggemstones #healinggemstonejewelry #eastkootenayhandmade #madeinfernie #madeinferniebc #bcmade #fernielife #ferniestoke #mindfulliving #shoplocalfernie #shoplocal #shoplocalcanada #buylocal #etsysellersofinstagram #small-business #handmadejewelry #payingitforwardcranbrook #africantradebeads (at Fernie, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoBeKGDruWT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My stony hand-helper otherwise known as "The Thing" brings you Willow Pattern double sided vintage tin earrings complete with antique Trade beads (also known as Prosser Kakamba beads). I'm fascinated by trade beads, because often they had a unique manufacturing process. These beads were made by the Prosser “cold paste” technique, conceived by English brothers Richard and Thomas Prosser in 1840 for the purpose of manufacturing porcelain buttons. The process entails molding cold paste under significant pressure to achieve individual shapes, before it is fired. Recognizing that the Prosser technique could potentially be adopted for beads, French button-maker and bead collector Jean-Felix Bapterosses bought the rights to the technique sometime in the 1850s. However, Bapterosses soon realized the paste used for the Prosser technique was too inflexible for making beads. After some experimentation, he discovered that the addition of cow’s milk made the paste far more malleable. Inspired by the popularity of Venetian Trade Beads, he began to produce pressed beads on a massive scale at his factory in Briare, France, for use as currency by European merchants. Prosser Beads were distinct from other European trade beads in that they were produced in a great variety of colors, and were also translucent. They were received particularly well in the town of Kakamba in the Republic of the Congo – hence the name Kakamba Prosser Beads. According to natives, Prosser Beads were deliberately strung upon weak string so that they would break easily, in turn creating an almost constant demand for more. (Info - https://www.art-afrique-dogon.com/) . . . #prosserbeads #kakambabeads #europeantradebeads #africantradebeads #willowpattern #blueandwhite #vintagetin #vintagetinearrings #vintagebeads #antiquebeads #vintagestyleearrings #vintagestylejewelry #grannychic #bluewhitepottery #bluewillow #upcycled #sustainablefasion https://www.instagram.com/p/CleCeuZtWrT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

These strands of early 20th century Bohemian "Moon Glass" Opalescent Trade Beads from Nigeria look positively dreamy and magical! The way the light catches the beads and illuminates color is just so special. Follow the tag to make one or both your own. #moonglass #opalescent #opalescentglass #bohemian #nigeria #tradebeads #africantradebeads #vintagebeads #vintagetradebeads #antiquebeads #antiquejewelry #jewelry #statementnecklace #ethereal #fashion #style #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE92jiHB_-M/?igshid=1fbrv1c7z3urs

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For just $203.99 This antique African Trade Beads necklace is incredible! This extra long necklace is filled with Ashanti powder glass beads from Ghana which have been made by African tribes for 1,000 years. They alternate with glass spacer beads from the Czech Republic. The colors are amazing! This is truly a one of a kind piece! A perfect addition to your vintage jewelry collection! Size: 41" Approximate Date: 1800s Hallmarks/signature: None Condition: Excellent Colors: Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, Green, Tan, Gray, Orange Style: 1800s Jewelry, African Jewelry, Ethic Jewelry, Mod, Retro, Hipster, Natural Stone Jewelry For more vintage treasures, please visit my shop at waalaa.etsy.com vintage jewelry, Jewelry for Women, Gifts for Women, Gifts for Her, Beach Jewelry, Jewelry for Brides

Please Swipe Left ⬅️⬅️⬅️ See More Of This Handmade Choker Style Necklace! Turquoise Nugget Accent And Paired With Authentic African Trade Beads! Available Now! Veezbeadz Handmade Boutiques Last Call For Summer Accessories! 🏖🏖🏖 Just Kidding 😂 You can Always Find Fun Seasonal Pieces Here! Plenty Of Color And Authenticity All Year Around! . . . . . . . . . . . . 🦋 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #veezbeadz #veezbeadzhandmadejewelryboutique #veezbeadzbogosale🔥 #realkingsandqueenswearhandmade #veezbeadzkidz . . . . . . . . . #communityovercompetition #afrocentricjewelry #afrobohostyle #africanchokers #bohochoker . . . . . . . . #africantradebeads #handmadegifts #chokershandmade #californiamakers #style . . . . . . #creativewomen #boutiqueshopping #boutiquefashion #summervibes #womenwhotravelsolo (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0mRZGHBs37/?igshid=byj4rw3sw3b4

This is Aunty Esther. She is my waist bead connection here in Ghana. She is from the Ewe tribe and lives in the Eastern Region. I have never bought waist beads from anyone besides her in the six years I been in Ghana! Last week, I had to fill some waist bead orders and when I went to her place in Accra I was told that she was in her village because she wasn’t feeling well. I immediately tracked her down through her friends and family and went to visit her in her village for the first time! She was soooo happy to see me!!! I was also very happy to see her doing well. Her family has been making and selling trade beads for almost fifty years! In fact, she supported all of her family selling trade beads. It’s important to me that you all see the face of the woman and know the story behind where your beads come from. If you buy waist beads from me then know that they were made and strung by Esther and her family, personally. Her matriarchal energy is strong and clear! She thanks you in advance for your support and she is says she is gonna make sure that you all have the best beads! CHECK OUT MY STORY FOR BEAD VARIETIES!! Support Black Owned Business Today! ✊🏾🖤🇬🇭😁 📷: @poweryoga_gh #Ghana #africantradebeads #TradeBeads #waistbeads #divinefeminine #Ewe #Ghana #kemeticyoga #kemeticyogi #getthiswerk #visitafrica #blackyogis #blacktravelmovement #travelnoire #afrobeats #afropunk (at Eastern Region) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvwKB-LAiMz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tf5bf2sf0147

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Working with more colorful vintage glass Fulani trade beads today. Combined with silver Bali beads and a vintage sterling English curb chain. (hallmarked on every little link) Listing this adjustable bracelet next. Link in my profile. . . . #africantradebeads #sterlingsilverbracelet #silverandglass #colorfulbracelet #stonzjewelry #balibeads #adjustablebracelet #stonz https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt3_UABgZBo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lmbf3dj5qa61

Handmade recycled glass Krobo beads. What are Krobo beads? They are African trade beads made by the Krobo tribe, from hand ground recycled glass --often sea glass. I think they are so wonderfully whimsical and fun! They make me happy. -- 😄 -- #africantradebeads #africanfashion #colorfulnecklace #colorfuljewelry #brightandbeautiful #colorfulwrapbracelet #funjewelry #funfashion #fashion2022 #colorfulfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/CZvq66vOEDp/?utm_medium=tumblr

Antique African trade bead, made in Italy and used as currency among some African peoples. This glass bead is over 100 years old. Available at RareBeautySupplies on Etsy dot com #tradebeads #tradebead #rarebeads #rarebead #jewelrysupply #jewelrysupplies #africantradebeads #rarebeautysupplies https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl97yFfnufG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19vlzbdbj0luc

Akan Friendship bracelet by Aflé Bijoux @helene_jorant (Aflé Bijoux lover) contacted us with a special request for her 40th birthday. She wanted a bracelet that would remind her of her time in Cote d’Ivoire where she attended high school. Knowing her for years, I knew she would like something colourful, typical, meaningful and precious, something that will remind her of the sunny weekends in Assinie, of the crafts markets and museums in Abidjan🇨🇮. I have designed this Akan friendship bracelet with African trade beads, cowrie shell, Akan Goldweight, antique gold elements, selected gemstones and some waxed threads that we used to make our waxed cord bracelets when we were teenagers. ❤️ #aflebijoux #friendshipbracelets #friendshipbracelet #africantradebeads #akangoldweights #friends #teenagers #foreveryoung #africa #expats #memories #grewupinafrica #happylife #sunnybeach #assinie #culture #heritage #lifestyle (à Montagny, Rhône) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS6nq4Rs9rl/?utm_medium=tumblr

How swoon worthy are these antique (ca. 1800’s!!) juicy red beads, known as Cornaline d'Aleppo (commonly known as "White Heart Beads", or "Hudson Bay Beads" in America), a popular type of wound and drawn trade bead produced between 1800 through the early 1900s in Venice, Italy. Unlike the more elaborate Millefiori Beads and Chevrons, Cornaline d'Aleppo are more simple in appearance, comprising just two layers of different colored glass. The core is usually white to ocher yellow, while the outer layer (which wraps the core) is thicker, and ranges in color from burnt yellow to ruby red. A small quantity were also produced in varying shades of blue around the turn of the 20th Century, however, the most coveted were a seductive shade of dark ruby red. According to historical data, the brilliant red color of Cornaline d'Aleppo beads was a result of adding gold oxide to pink or violet glass. It is a conjectured that French-speaking Peoples in Mali may have first used the word "Cornaline", French for Carnelian, a type of Agate often used as trade currency among Tribal Cultures in Africa at that time. "Aleppo" is the name of a town in Syria. It has been suggested that the reference to Aleppo might have been inspired by the fact that it was once an important trading post between Africa and Asia. African Traders would pass through cities on Historic Trade Routes, exchanging Carnelian beads for local essentials required in their travels. #cornalinedaleppo #cornaline #cornalinebeads #venetianwhitehearts #antiquetradebeads #antiquebeads #antiquejewelry #tribaljewelry #hudsonbaybeads #venetianbeads #venetianglassbeads #mali #africantradebeads #tradebeads #africanbeads #africanjewelry #fashion #style #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS2STYjnGSN/?utm_medium=tumblr

Beautifully Wild ✨ Malika necklace our best seller in this collection, get a bit of colour in your accessories #jewellerywithawildvibe. . . . #jlinedesigns #taptoshop #handmadejewellery #africantradebeads #pearls #goldcoastbusiness #globalshipping (at Gold Coast, Queensland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLWNDyUnx60/?igshid=be4r5trfobuy