Product Description: This is a rare seven-layer Chevron Bead, distinguished by its age and unique color and texture compared to the more common six-layer Chevron Beads. Crafted in Venice, these beads are historically significant and offer a distinct charm that enhances their collectible value.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1500s to 1800s
• Diameter: 23mm
• Length: 28mm
• Hole Size: 3mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notice:

Due to lighting conditions and the nature of photography, the actual product may appear slightly different in color and pattern than shown in the images. Please note that the images are taken under bright indoor lighting.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads refer to beads produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries 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 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, with most of them being made in Venice.