Product Description: This rare 6-layer Green Chevron bead is a valuable single-piece bead from the early 1900s. Originating from Venice, this antique bead features intricate craftsmanship and historical significance. Please note that due to its antique nature, it may exhibit signs of wear, such as scratches or chips, adding to its unique charm.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: Early 1900s
• Diameter: 17mm
• Length: 27mm
• Hole Size: 3mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
• Important Notice: The actual item may appear slightly different from the photos due to lighting conditions and angles. The colors in the photos are taken under bright indoor lighting.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads refer to beads made in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s to the early 1900s for trade with the African and American continents. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for furs with Native Americans in North America. The peak of trade bead production was from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, during which millions of beads were produced and exported to Africa. Most of these beads were made in Venice.