15 Green 4-Layer Venetian Chevron Beads – Antique 5mm Glass

This is a beautiful set of fifteen old 4-layer green Venetian Chevron trade beads, each crafted using the traditional drawn glass technique perfected in Murano, Venice. These beads are documented in Picard, Volume VII, p.43, strand 6, underscoring their authenticity and rarity.

Rich in color and symmetry, these green Chevron beads are a unique variation of the classic red-blue-white combination and are rarely found in such clean, matching sets. Their small, rounded form makes them perfect for intricate beadwork or for collectors looking to add a rare strand to their archive.

• Size: Approximately 5 mm in diameter

• Condition: Excellent – all beads well-preserved with no major flaws

Known by many names - Antique Chevron beads, Rosetta beads, Old Chevron beads, Venetian Chevron beads, and Chevron glass beads - these antique trade beads were made using a meticulous layering process. Multiple layers of colored glass were fused together, then drawn into long canes. Once cooled, the canes were cut and ground to reveal the star-shaped chevron pattern on both ends.

These beads played a vital role in the African trade of the early 1900s, often used as currency or for ceremonial purposes. Their fine craftsmanship, vibrant green coloration, and historical importance make them highly desirable to both collectors and jewelry designers today.

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