Rare Green Striped Antique Venetian Chevron Beads – 5 Pieces

Discover a rare set of 5 beautiful antique Venetian Chevron trade beads featuring a striking green striped 4-layer composition. These exceptional beads boast the classic chevron design with layered colors of white, brick red, white, blue - finished with distinctive green exterior stripes that add a unique character to each bead. Expertly crafted in Venice and once traded across Africa, these beads are a true collector's gem and a testament to the artistry of old-world glassmaking.

• Size: 8 mm x 4–6 mm

• Condition: Very good - very lightly chipped at the ends (see photos)

These antique Chevron beads, also known as Rosetta beads, are iconic treasures from the early 1900s. Made using a meticulous layered cane glass technique developed by Venetian glassmakers on the island of Murano, each bead was crafted by layering different colors of molten glass around a core, then cutting and polishing them to reveal their signature star pattern.

Valued for their rarity, vibrant color combinations, and cultural history, Chevron beads were once used as currency in trade throughout Africa and the Americas. Today, they are highly sought-after by collectors and artisans worldwide.

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