Red & Gold Color African Waist Beads - Handmade Beaded Waist Jewelry

Red and Gold African Waist Beads with Silver Lining - Handmade Beaded Body Jewelry

Radiate with bold confidence in our stunning Red and Gold African Waist Beads, meticulously handmade in Ghana, West Africa. These vibrant handmade waist beads feature a striking combination of rich red and shimmering gold glass beads, now with an added touch of brilliance — a silver-colored lining inside each gold bead.

This silver-colored lining enhances the shine and dimensional depth of the beads. It brings out a luminous, reflective effect that elevates these beaded waist jewelry strands with radiant beauty and energy.

Each strand is crafted with durable polyester thread, making it perfect for daily wear, even in the shower or while swimming. Whether you're embracing them as spiritual waist beads, for body shaping, or as a beautiful expression of your femininity, these waist chains are a timeless accessory rooted in African tradition.

Bead Size:

• 4mm diameter high-quality glass beads
• Color: Red and Gold

This listing is for one strand of handmade waist beads.

We offer our waist beads in three styles designed to fit your lifestyle and fashion preferences. (Watch the video for a full demo.)

1. Traditional Tie-On Waist Beads
   • One size fits all.
   • 50" (127 cm) of beads, plus extra thread for easy adjustment.
   • Tie them directly onto your waist for a secure, personalized fit.
   • See below: How to Tie Your Waist Beads.
2. Waist Beads with Brass Screw Clasp
   • Custom-sized to your measurement.
   • Easy to remove and rewear.
   • See below: How to Measure Your Waist for Beads.
3. Waist Beads with Stainless Steel Lobster Clasp & Extension Chain
   • Made to your size, plus a 2½" (6 cm) extension chain for flexibility.
   • Perfect for styling above clothing or adjusting to body changes.
   • See below: How to Measure Your Waist for Beads.

Choosing a Clasp Option

If you prefer to wear and remove your waist beads with ease, clasp styles are ideal. Both the screw and lobster clasps are elegant, practical, and secure.

How to Tie Your Waist Beads (Video timestamp: 1:38)

1. Stand up straight.
2. Wrap the strand around your bare waist (waistline, high hip, or hip, depending on where you want the beads to sit).
3. Relax your stomach and leave a little room for breathing, sitting, and moving. The fit should be snug but not tight.
4. Slide off any excess beads.
5. Tie 2-3 firm knots.
6. Trim the remaining thread, leaving about ¼" (7 mm).

Optional: Add a drop of nail glue or super glue to secure the knot.

Note: Always measure on bare skin unless you plan to wear the waist beads over clothing.

How to Measure Your Waist for Beads with Clasp

1. Stand upright and use a soft measuring tape directly on your skin.
2. Measure around your waist, high hip, or hips, wherever you want the waist beads to rest. (See model photo for guidance.)
3. Relax your belly and leave a little room for movement.
4. Make sure the tape is level, snug, and not too tight.
5. Read and double-check your measurement.

Avoid using clothing sizes as a guide. They are not accurate for waist beads fitting.

Can’t find your size?  Send us a message, we’re happy to make your waist beads to fit you perfectly.

Why Choose Our Waist Beads?

Waist beads hold deep cultural and spiritual significance across Africa, especially in Ghana. They have been worn for centuries to celebrate femininity, sensuality, and rites of passage. In Ghanaian culture, waist beads symbolize womanhood, fertility, and spiritual well-being. They're often gifted during milestones such as puberty, marriage, and childbirth.

Benefits of Waist Beads:

• Track weight changes naturally as they roll higher or lower on the waist
• Shape the waist and promote posture awareness
• Enhance sensuality and body confidence
• Used for spiritual grounding and energetic balance

Waist beads also serve as a gentle, stylish reminder to embrace and celebrate your body. Their visual movement makes them popular for weight tracking without scales, while their snug fit helps monitor bloating or posture shifts throughout the day.

Adorn yourself with the ancestral beauty of Body Beads, Hip Beads, and Belly Beads, a true celebration of heritage and self-expression.

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