Assorted Millefiori-Style Trade Beads – Multicolor 8–10 × 14–15mm

One strand. Multiple color stories. Endless design possibilities.

This richly assorted trade-bead strand brings together approximately 60 beads in a vivid mix of yellow, green, blue, coral, brown and multicolor patterned surfaces. At approximately 8–10 × 14–15mm, these beads are ideal for designers who want variety, movement and ready-made palette diversity in a single 21-inch strand.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This strand is built for designers who prefer visual variety over repetition.

Across approximately 21 inches, the assortment combines multiple color families and decorative patterns, including bright yellow, saturated blue, green, coral, earthy brown and multicolor motifs. The mix creates a collected, layered appearance that works especially well in necklaces, bracelets and eclectic mixed-bead compositions.

At approximately 8–10mm × 14–15mm, the beads have enough scale to remain visually distinctive while still being easy to combine with spacers, brass, Krobo glass and other trade beads.

Because the assortment includes both solid-color and patterned beads, designers can use the strand in several ways: string it largely as-is for a vibrant collected look, divide it into coordinated color groups, or distribute individual beads across multiple jewelry pieces.

This makes the strand especially useful for small-batch collections, one-of-a-kind jewelry, capsule designs and creative sampling.

These trade beads were sourced by Aadampo in Ghana but were not manufactured in Ghana. Their exact country of manufacture has not been verified.

Selected by Aadampo African Beads for jewelry designers, brands, makers, bead stores and creative professionals seeking distinctive African-sourced trade beads with strong color variety and design flexibility.

Culture • Connection • Creativity • Community

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

1 Strand of Assorted Trade Beads

Approx. Quantity: 60 beads
Approx. Bead Size: 8–10mm × 14–15mm
Approx. Hole Size: 2–4mm
Approx. Strand Length: 21 inches

The strand features a visible mix of yellow, green, blue, coral, brown and multicolor patterned beads.

Because this is an assorted strand, individual colors, decorative motifs and arrangement may vary.

All measurements and quantities are approximate.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Product Type: Assorted Trade Beads
Product Category: Trade Beads
Approx. Bead Size: 8–10mm × 14–15mm
Approx. Hole Size: 2–4mm
Quantity: Approx. 60 beads
Strand Length: Approx. 21 inches
Material: Verification Required
Shape: Short Cylindrical / Rounded Barrel Appearance
Color Family: Multicolor
Primary Colors: Yellow • Green • Blue • Coral
Secondary Colors: Brown • Red • White • Black
Finish: Mixed Smooth / Matte Appearance
Country of Origin: Verification Required — Not Ghana
Sourced From: Ghana
Cultural Region: Verification Required
Technique: Verification Required
Condition / Age Classification: Verification Required

CULTURAL & HISTORICAL CONTEXT

General Historical Context

Trade beads form part of a broad history of beads moving through commercial, social and cultural exchange networks across Africa and other regions. Beads produced in different manufacturing centers entered African markets alongside locally made beads and became materials for adornment, trade, design, collecting and broader expressions of material culture.

The decorative motifs visible in this assortment include multicolor floral, circular, striped and other patterned elements. These visual descriptions should not be interpreted as assigning a specific cultural, spiritual or ceremonial meaning unless such associations are independently documented.

Verified Product Provenance

These trade beads were sourced by Aadampo in Ghana.

They are not Ghana-made beads.

Their exact country of manufacture, maker, age, production technique and material composition have not been verified. Aadampo therefore documents Ghana as the sourcing location rather than the country of origin.

PRODUCT VARIATION NOTICE

Because this is an assorted strand, individual beads may vary in:

• Color
• Pattern
• Motif placement
• Shape
• Dimensions
• Surface appearance

These differences are part of the visual character of the assortment.

Measurements, quantities and strand length are approximate. Product colors may vary slightly depending on lighting, photography and screen settings.

SAFETY / USE NOTICE

Not intended for consumption. Do not eat.

Beads and jewelry components may present a choking hazard. Keep away from small children and pets.

Intended for jewelry making, collecting, creative work, educational or cultural-material study and decorative applications as appropriate.