Antique Green Bloodstone Trade Bead Heart Pendant – Cambay, Ghana

Exquisite Antique Green Bloodstone Trade Bead Heart Pendant

Discover a stunning antique bloodstone beads pendant, an exceptional bloodstone trade beads heart shape, perfect as Ghana tribal jewelry or a collector’s gem.

• Size: 35 mm × 28 mm × 9 mm
• Perforation (drill hole): approx. 1.5–2 mm diameter
• Material: ancient green bloodstone (heliotrope) from Cambay, India
• Condition: excellent for its age, with minor wear consistent with early 1900s use

This antique pendant showcases the rich, translucent green of old bloodstone beads, with vivid red jasper inclusions giving each bead a heart‑captivating character. Lovingly worn as African trade bead jewelry, it's a rare survivor in remarkable condition.

About Cambay Bloodstone Beads & Their Legacy

These bloodstone beads originated in Cambay, India, where skilled artisans have been hand‑drilling heliotrope for centuries. The small perforations, carefully made with primitive tools, add to the charm and historic value of each piece.

In Ghana and across Africa during the 1900s, Cambay bloodstone beads like this heart pendant circulated widely as prized bloodstone trade beads. They became significant in tribal adornment, symbolizing status, beauty, and cross‑cultural exchange. Collectors cherish them today for their authenticity, craftsmanship, and the fascinating story they carry.

This pendant piece is ideal for anyone seeking genuine African trade bead jewelry, heart‑shaped green bloodstone, or a vintage collectible with deep cultural origins.

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