The Bead Chest African Recycled Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana – Pastel Green 18mm Strand for Jewelry Making, Crafts, and Home Decor I Approximately 35 Beads

Lo and behold: the world's most eco-friendly beads. Pioneered by members of the Krobo tribe in Ghana, these beautiful recycled glass beads are made using recycled glass bottles. That's right! Beer, wine, and cola bottles are crushed down to a fine powder before being recycled into these eco-friendly treasures. Please note: a large majority of The Bead Chest products are handmade. Therefore, the tone, brightness, and/or color of the product received may vary from the photo. Additionally, any sizes and/or bead counts mentioned are approximations and may vary up to 10-15% from the stated number.

• Made Of Recycled Glass: These authentic African beads are made using recycled glass. Master artisans collect used cola bottles, broken windows, and other recycled materials which are then crushed down into a fine powder before being transformed into these beautiful ethnic beads. Great for your own necklaces, bracelets, and jewelry, or can be worn as-is!
• What You Get: For each unit purchased, you will receive a full 27" strand which consists of approximately 35 beads. Each bead measures approximately 14-16 x 17-18mm with a hole size of 3mm. Beads are typically strung on cotton, or raffia as shown in photo.
• Authentic And Fair Trade: Handmade by Krobo artisans, these beads are produced in Ghana, by Ghanaians, and for the benefit of the Ghanaian people. All procurement is done in abidance of rigorous international fair trade standards. Because our artisans are compensated well above market standards, they love their work and as a result, create the best product!
• The Bead Chest Advantage: Over 10 million+ beads sold. Join the 50,000+ customers who have joined us in our effort to support fair trade artisans throughout Africa and the entire world!
• Confidence Promise: Because our fair trade beads are the highest quality beads on the market, we have full confidence you will be satisfied with your order. If for any reason you are unsatisfied, please contact us immediately and our incredible support staff will do their very best to put a smile on your face :)