{"product_id":"faceted-glass-and-idar-oberstein-trade-beads-154664","title":"Faceted Glass and Glass Idar Oberstein Trade Beads","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eFaceted glass beads and Glass Idar-Oberstein trade beads are a distinctive category of historic \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTrade Beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e known for their brilliance, precision cutting, and global trade history. Produced in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIdar-Oberstein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a renowned center for lapidary craftsmanship, these beads reflect centuries of expertise in stone cutting and glass enhancement techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eThe region became famous in the late medieval period for its agate and gemstone processing, eventually developing advanced methods to cut, facet, and enhance color using traditional techniques. These innovations helped establish Idar-Oberstein as a major hub in the global bead trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eFaceted glass and stone-inspired beads were widely exported and circulated through European and African trade networks, often imitated by Bohemian and Czech beadmakers. Their sharp facets and refined finishes made them especially desirable, allowing them to stand out among other trade bead styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1140\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, these beads are valued for their craftsmanship, historical significance, and their role in the broader story of global bead production and exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_ypvrp_57\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.global.Strand_Length-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_ypvrp_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_ypvrp_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eStrand Length: 26 inches (includes string\/raffia)\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 12-22 mm diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_ypvrp_57\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.Object_Size-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_ypvrp_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_ypvrp_32\"\u003e154664\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51357427794215,"sku":"154664","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_0779_e0fb5540-927f-4830-84f9-4bedc2737b30.jpg?v=1777563098","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/faceted-glass-and-idar-oberstein-trade-beads-154664","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}