Product Description: This impressive Six-Layer Venetian Chevron Bead, crafted with a classic combination of white, red, and blue, features a large tubular shape and 12-star design. With a wide hole diameter, it can be easily threaded onto thicker leather cords. The bead's aged appearance adds a charming vintage feel.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Era: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 27mm
• Length: 40mm
• Hole Size: 7mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
• Notice: Due to lighting conditions and photography, the actual product may appear slightly different from the images. The color seen in the images is as viewed in well-lit environments.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads refer to beads made in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s to the early 1900s for trade with Africa and the Americas. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for furs with Native Americans. The trade beads reached their peak production from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with millions of beads exported to Africa, primarily produced in Venice.