• Organic Rust Sponge Coral Rounds
• Collectible Handmade Large Venetian 6-Layer Chevron Trade Bead, Circa 1880s (Origin: Venice, Collected: Africa)
• Old Handcrafted Coin Metal Bells, Circa 1900 – 1950 (Origin: Afghanistan, Collected: Afghanistan)
• Handcrafted Sterling Silver Toggle Clasp from Bali
• Sterling Silver Findings
• Finished with Silver French Bullion
• Length: 17”

N0908-105: $475.00 (free S&H)

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VENETIAN CHEVRON TRADE BEAD: This superb old and large Venetian Chevron bead was traded in Africa but originated in Venice around 1880 and was 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 have been traded throughout the world, but most heavily in Africa. The Dutch traders were the first to bring the Chevron bead to Africa in the late 1400s. 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 or perforation to the outermost layer. Layers are typically counted by the different colors – 10 being the most (1400s – 1500s), and 3 being the least (1700s). The more number of layers, the more value and interest is placed on the bead. This particular Chevron bead is exceptional due to its size, condition and its 6 layers.

OLD COIN SILVER BELLS: These small bells, without clappers, are from Afghanistan and approximately 50 – 100 years old. They were made by melting down old coins or currency and worn as jewelry, such as anklets, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, finger and toe rings, and even attached to camel reins. Originated in Afghanistan and collected in Afghanistan.