{"product_id":"hematite-stone-trade-beads-154703","title":"Hematite Stone Trade Beads","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eHematite beads, a polished form of the iron-rich mineral \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ehematite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, are valued for their smooth texture and distinctive metallic gray to near-black luster. Found in regions around the world, hematite has been used for centuries in adornment and decorative arts due to both its durability and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eOften associated with strength and grounding in various cultural traditions, hematite beads have been incorporated into jewelry as both aesthetic and symbolic elements. Their natural weight and reflective surface give strands a bold, substantial feel, making them especially appealing in both traditional and contemporary designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"871\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, hematite bead strands are appreciated for their sleek, modern look as well as their long history of use in personal adornment, offering a balance of visual simplicity and material depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1ivxc_74\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.global.Strand_Length-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Strand Length metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_1ivxc_78\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_LegacyRowWrapper_1ivxc_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabelLegacy_1ivxc_38\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eStrand Length: 24 inches (including string\/raffia).\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 4-4.5mm diameter. See picture with ruler for size comparison.\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\u003cp\u003e154703\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51360346013991,"sku":"154703","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_5858_31ecf00e-c651-4410-bd8a-6e2e1b823b3b.jpg?v=1777648473","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/hematite-stone-trade-beads-154703","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}