Product Description: This precious Seven-Layer Chevron Bead is a single bead with a rich history. Older than the commonly found Six-Layer Chevron Beads, it offers a unique color and texture, featuring a semi-transparent blue layer that adds to its rarity and charm.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1500s to 1800s
• Diameter: 24mm
• Length: 21mm
• Hole Size: 4mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notice:

Due to lighting conditions and other factors, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photographs. The images are taken under bright indoor lighting to best represent the item's colors.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads: Trade beads were produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s to the early 1900s for trading with Africa and the Americas. In Africa, these beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves, while in North America, they were traded for fur. The mid-1800s to early 1900s marked the peak of trade bead production, with millions of beads being exported to Africa, most of which were produced in Venice.