{"product_id":"african-trade-bead-antique-agate-stone-pendant-old-cambay-india-handmade-jewelry","title":"Antique Agate Trade Bead Pendant from Cambay India – Large 50x24mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Agate Trade Bead Pendant – Old Cambay India Stone, Large White Agate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover an exquisite \u003cem\u003eAntique Agate bead\u003c\/em\u003e that once journeyed from \u003cstrong\u003eCambay, India\u003c\/strong\u003e into the heart of African trade. This large white agate stone pendant is handmade, full of historic character and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 mm × 24 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerforation diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 – 1.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large white agate trade bead is in excellent antique condition, showing only some wear and minor damages consistent with age and use. Photos accurately reflect its aged patina and gentle imperfections that attest to its authentic history. Ready to string or display as a striking pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Cambay Antique Agate Trade Beads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgate beads from Cambay (now Khambhat), India, were produced by hand‑drilling and shaping fine agate stones using traditional techniques. These \u003cstrong\u003eCambay Agate beads\u003c\/strong\u003e became central in West African trade networks throughout the 19th and early 20th century, prized for their hardness, translucency, and the skill required to perforate them so precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ghana and across Africa, \u003cstrong\u003eAgate trade beads\u003c\/strong\u003e were used as currency, ceremonial items, and status symbols. Crafted by skilled artisans in India and circulated extensively, they earned legendary status in trade bead collections globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bead reflects centuries of history, from Cambay’s stone‑working heritage to the vibrant marketplaces of Africa. At \u003cstrong\u003eTribalGH\u003c\/strong\u003e, we honor that legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tribalgh.com\/collections\/new-african-krobo-glass-beads\" title=\"Shop New African Krobo Glass Beads – Handcrafted by Ghanaian Artisans\"\u003eTribalGH New African Krobo Glass Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tribalgh.com\/pages\/archives-trade-beads\" title=\"Explore Our Archives – Sold Antique Trade Beads \u0026amp; Private Collection\"\u003eTribalGH Archives – Sold Trade Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9AxYHeM8dVE\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Watch: How Krobo Beads Are Made – Traditional Ghanaian Techniques\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch how Krobo artisans produce their beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tribalgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36880623304856,"sku":"SB-38660","price":9.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/3201\/9272\/products\/57_f8c2184e-3dfd-495d-9d84-2f31450ce1c6.jpg?v=1745154631","url":"https:\/\/www.tribalgh.com\/products\/african-trade-bead-antique-agate-stone-pendant-old-cambay-india-handmade-jewelry","provider":"Tribalgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}