Product Description: This is a rare Seven-Layer Chevron Bead, distinguished by its unique craftsmanship and historical value. Older than the more commonly found Six-Layer Chevron Beads, this bead features a distinctive semi-transparent blue layer, adding to its rarity and charm. It offers a unique texture and color, making it a treasured collectible.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Era: 1500s to 1800s
• Diameter: 20mm
• Length: 12mm
• Hole Size: 7mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
• Attention: Due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. The colors are represented as they appear in a brightly lit environment.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads were crafted in Europe, primarily in Venice and Bohemia, from the late 1400s to the early 1900s for trading with Africa and the Americas. These beads were exchanged for goods such as gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and fur with Native Americans. 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 Venice being the primary production center.