Recycled Glass Beads
These molded glass beads from Ghana are truly special. Traditionally used for celebrations and ceremonies of the Ashanti people, each one is made from kiln-fired fused glass, and threaded with raffia fiber. They're lovely to wear or display.
Dimensions: 34" in Length
Please note: because these beads are handmade, they may have cracks, divots and separations, and each will be a little different. We prefer to think of these as perfect imperfections.
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- TBTanya B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7 months agoMatching it with a Zuri dress
I bought a few glass beads according to how they match my Zuri dresses. In these photos, I wearing the Lake beads with the Glitterbug sleeveless dress.
- EWElaine W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoPretty, but heavy!
I often see these recycled glass beads used in handicrafts and jewelry but rarely as a full strand and now I know why - they’re pretty heavy! I would say one strand is at least 1.5 to 2 lbs. - they’re just large enough to fit over my head and wear like a lei. I had some fun at the Fillmore store where I wore two of the glass beads and one of bone necklaces - also very weighty. The combined weight of the three was excessive but also comforting!
I like wearing this as is, but if and when the string breaks or frays over time I’ll definitely either re-string or repurpose the beads for other projects. They’re so pretty!
- MMMaureen M.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars1 year agoLovely but heavy
I loved the mottled look and beautiful color of these mold-made beads. Sadly, when I tried them on I had to take them off after just a few minutes. They were much too heavy for me to wear. Hopefully others will be able to.
ZZuri11 months agoHi Maureen!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with this product! I also love the mottled look and color of these Recycled Glass Beaded Necklaces! And I totally hear you about the weight! Customer experiences with our products are always considered and so I've passed your feedback along to our team! Thank you again!
Alison
- BWBarbara W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoGorgeous
I love these beads. They are wonderfully heavy, of unpolished blue-green glass that the light shines through beautifully. The length is perfect, and these beads go well with many of my clothes. I wasn't sure what they would be like when I ordered them, but now I'm very glad I did!