{"product_id":"cranberry-translucent-red-trade-beads-153967","title":"Cranberry Translucent Red Trade Beads","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eThis strand of cranberry translucent red trade beads showcases the rich, warm tones and luminous quality that made these beads highly prized across historical trade networks. Each bead exhibits a vibrant, glassy translucence that catches the light beautifully, reflecting the artistry of historical glassmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eTrade beads, often made of glass, were more than just decorative items—they served as currency, symbols of status, and carriers of cultural stories. Produced mainly in Europe, these beads gained immense popularity in Africa, where they were exchanged for valuable resources. The deep red hue of this strand, associated with luxury and prestige, makes it a striking example of these historically significant objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eToday, cranberry trade beads are cherished by collectors and artists alike for their beauty, historical importance, and the stories they tell about global trade and cultural exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn \"as is,\" the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey have a mix of dark and light red beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldRow_17rwl_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldField_18aa6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_ni3is_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_ni3is_25\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eStrand Length: 26 \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e(includes string\/raffia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBead Size: 9-11\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e mm diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e153967\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 153000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51202249425191,"sku":"153967","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_9433.jpg?v=1774538356","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/cranberry-translucent-red-trade-beads-153967","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}