• Teal Watermelon Chevron (4 Layers) Trade Beads, Circa Late 1800’s (Origin: Venice; Collected: Africa)
• Organic Red Sponge Coral Bead Trimmed in Sterling Silver Repousse’ from Nepal
• Handcrafted Sterling Silver Barrel Beads and Toggle Clasp from Bali
• Sterling Silver Findings
• Finished with Silver French Bullion
• Length: 16.25”

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VENETIAN CHEVRON TRADE BEADS: These beautiful old Venetian “watermelon chevron” beads were traded in Africa but originated in Venice in the late 1800’s and were handmade. Venetian Chevron beads are the most beautiful, recognizable and collectible of all of the Venetian “Trade Beads” and are also referred to as “Rosetta” and “Star” beads. Chevron beads are made by a multi-part process – the beadmaker starts with the making of the cane, then another color glass is added, and is usually put into a 12 point star mold. The glass is then stretched out (drawn) and pinched on the ends. Chevrons are counted from the inner most layer around the core to the outermost layer. The more number of layers, the more value and interest is placed on the bead. These particular Chevrons are four layers, Circa 1880s (Origin: Venice; Collected: Africa).

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