Rare Antique Orange Venetian Millefiori Mosaic Trade Beads, 14-15mm

Add a vibrant touch of history to your collection with these rare, antique Venetian orange oval millefiori beads. Crafted in the early 1900s, these exquisite glass beads feature a striking mosaic design, showcasing the artistry and skill of Venetian glassmakers. Each bead’s vivid orange color is enriched with intricate millefiori patterns, making these beads a stunning and rare find, perfect for jewelry projects or collectors of African trade beads.

Specifications:

• Size: 14-15 mm x 10 mm
• Condition: Very good, lightly beveled

These millefiori beads, also known as mosaic beads, were meticulously crafted in Venice, Italy, using a special glassmaking technique that arranges colorful glass canes in floral or geometric patterns before encasing them in glass. These unique Venetian beads became significant trade items, particularly cherished in African regions like Ghana. As symbols of trade and cultural exchange, millefiori beads were prized for their beauty and versatility, playing a role in ornamentation and symbolism across various African communities.

Explore our full collection:

• Current Millefiori Beads Collection
• Old Trade Beads Collection
• Archived Millefiori Beads Collection