{"product_id":"designer-eye-trade-beads-black-white-multicolor-37-38-beads","title":"Designer Eye Trade Beads – Black, White \u0026 Multicolor 37–38 Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dramatic black ground. Repeating eye-like motifs. A full 21-inch strand built for statement design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese striking trade beads feature bold white ringed motifs punctuated by red, yellow and dark multicolor centers against a deep black ground. With approximately \u003cstrong\u003e37–38 beads per strand\u003c\/strong\u003e, their rhythmic pattern gives designers an immediately recognizable component for necklaces, bracelets and mixed-bead compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern becomes the focal point in these distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eblack Eye Trade Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bead features multiple circular or eye-like motifs distributed across a predominantly black surface. Creamy white rings create strong contrast, while small red, yellow and darker accents introduce controlled flashes of color throughout the strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than reading as a single flat pattern, the repeating motifs rotate around the beads, creating visual movement as the strand curves, drapes and shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12.5–13mm × 14–14.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, these beads have substantial presence while remaining practical for wearable jewelry. Each approximately \u003cstrong\u003e21-inch strand contains 37–38 beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving designers enough material to establish a strong repeating pattern or distribute individual beads throughout multiple coordinated pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the full strand for a graphic necklace, separate the beads with muted golden African brass, or combine them with solid-color Krobo glass beads to build a layered composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese trade beads were \u003cstrong\u003esourced by Aadampo in Ghana but were not manufactured in Ghana\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their exact country of manufacture remains unverified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected by \u003cstrong\u003eAadampo African Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e for jewelry designers, brands, makers, bead stores and creative professionals seeking distinctive beads with strong pattern, scale and design versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulture • Connection • Creativity • Community\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Strand of Trade Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37–38 beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Bead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5–13mm × 14–14.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Hole Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Strand Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed beads feature a predominantly \u003cstrong\u003eblack ground with white ringed eye-like motifs and red, yellow and dark multicolor centers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual motif placement, color distribution and visible surface characteristics vary from bead to bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll measurements and quantities are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye Trade Beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade Beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Bead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5–13mm × 14–14.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Hole Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 37–38 beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrand Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 21 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verification Required\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded \/ Slightly Faceted Appearance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \/ Multicolor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White \/ Cream\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red • Yellow • Dark Multicolor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte \/ Satin Appearance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verification Required — Not Ghana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSourced From:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ghana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verification Required\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verification Required\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \/ Age Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verification Required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCULTURAL \u0026amp; HISTORICAL CONTEXT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrade beads belong to a broad material history shaped by the circulation of beads through commercial, social and cultural exchange networks across Africa and other regions. Beads from different manufacturing centers entered African markets alongside locally produced beads and became materials for adornment, design, exchange, collecting and other expressions of material culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circular decoration on this strand is described as \u003cstrong\u003eeye-like\u003c\/strong\u003e based on its visible appearance. This descriptive terminology should not be interpreted as assigning a particular spiritual, protective, ceremonial or cultural meaning to the motif without supporting documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVerified Product Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese trade beads were \u003cstrong\u003esourced by Aadampo in Ghana\u003c\/strong\u003e but are \u003cstrong\u003enot Ghana-made beads\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir exact country of manufacture, maker, production period, material composition and manufacturing technique have not been verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAadampo therefore documents \u003cstrong\u003eGhana as the sourcing location—not the country of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePRODUCT VARIATION NOTICE\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual beads may vary slightly in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccent-color distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese differences create the visual rhythm visible throughout the strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements, strand length and bead counts are approximate. Colors may vary slightly due to lighting, photography and screen settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSAFETY \/ USE NOTICE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot intended for consumption. Do not eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeads and jewelry components may present a choking hazard. 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