Product Description: Introducing the classic Six-Layer Venetian Chevron Bead (Medium). This bead features an iconic combination of white, red, and blue colors arranged in a six-layer, twelve-star pattern. Its medium-sized cylindrical shape is accentuated by a large hole, making it suitable for thicker leather cords and various crafting needs.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Date: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 17mm
• Length: 37mm
• Hole Size: 4mm
• Special Notes:
  • Antique item; may contain scratches, cracks, or chips.
  • Significant chipping may be present.

Important Information:

Due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different in color from the photos. The images are taken in well-lit indoor settings.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads refer to beads produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European nations from the late 1400s to the early 1900s for trade with Africa and the Americas. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, slaves in Africa, and fur with Native Americans in North America. The mid-1800s to early 1900s marked the peak of trade bead production, with millions of beads being exported to Africa, predominantly manufactured in Venice.