Product Description: Featuring a classic combination of white, red, and blue, this medium-sized, barrel-shaped Venetian Chevron Bead is composed of six layers (6-layer) and 12 stars. Its overall muted tones and well-worn appearance give it a distinct vintage charm. The bead has a larger hole diameter, making it suitable for use with thicker cords.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Era of Manufacture: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 16mm
• Length: 21mm
• Hole Diameter: 4mm

Special Notes:

As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips. Please note that due to lighting conditions during photography and the nature of antique items, the actual product may appear slightly different in color and texture compared to the photos. The photos were taken under bright indoor lighting conditions.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads: Trade beads are beads that were produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s to the early 1900s for trade with the African and American continents. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for furs with Native Americans in North America. Trade beads reached their peak from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, during which millions of beads were produced and exported to Africa. Most of these beads were produced in Venice.