Antique Carnelian Agate Trade Bead Pendant – Cambay, India (72×55 mm)

Stunning Antique Carnelian & Agate Trade Bead Pendant

This magnificent vintage Carnelian‐Agate trade bead from Cambay, India, measures a striking 72 × 55 × 20 mm. Exhibiting authentic signs of age and gentle wear, it's precisely the kind of “well‑worn elegance” prized by collectors , as referenced in Robert K. Liu’s Collectible Beads (p. 39).

• Dimensions: 72 × 55 × 20 mm
• Perforation diameter: 1 – 1.5 mm

The bead shows minor surface wear and small chips consistent with use and age , all adding to its authenticity and charm. Perfect for a collector, jeweler or designer seeking a statement piece with historical provenance.

About Cambay Carnelian & Agate Trade Beads

Cambay (Khambhat), India, has been a renowned center for hand‑drilled Carnelian and Agate trade beads for centuries. Artisans in Cambay carefully shaped and drilled each stone using traditional techniques  applying heat, abrasive slurries, and bamboo or metal drill tubes to create smooth, consistent perforations. These antique Agate beads and Carnelian trade beads were highly prized and traded across Africa, particularly in West Africa and Ghana, during the 1800s and earlier. They became essential to local cultures, used as currency, status symbols, and components in ceremonial jewelry.

At TribalGH, we celebrate this fascinating legacy of Antique Agate beads, Carnelian trade beads, and antique Carnelian trade beads, treasured objects that transcend time and geography.

Explore more rare treasures and traditions:

• TribalGH’s collection of New African Krobo Glass Beads
• Trade Beads Archives (sold)
• Watch how Krobos produce their beads