Green Dog Bone Chevron Beads | Matching Pair Antique Venetian Glass

Here is a beautiful old matching pair of 4-layer green Chevron "Dog Bone" Venetian glass trade beads, expertly crafted and traded in Africa during the early 1900s. These rare Rosetta beads feature a distinctive “dog bone” shape, with a central bulge and tapered ends, making them especially unique among Chevron bead varieties.

The deep green glass layered with crisp starburst patterns on both ends makes this pair visually striking and historically valuable. Matching pairs of this style and size are increasingly hard to find.

• Bead Size: 13 mm (length) x 7 mm (diameter)

• Condition: Excellent antique condition

History & Craftsmanship

Chevron beads-also called Rosetta beads-were invented by Venetian artisans in the late 15th century on the island of Murano. Produced using the traditional “drawn cane” technique, multiple layers of colored glass were stacked and drawn through star-shaped molds, forming rods that were then sliced, ground, and polished to reveal their classic multi-pointed star design on each end.

The "Dog Bone" shape is a rare form that was intentionally crafted for its unique profile and tactile appeal. These beads were highly valued in African trade routes, particularly across West Africa, where they were used as currency and status symbols in local communities.

This matching pair of green 4-layer Chevrons is a timeless relic of trade history and Venetian artistry-ideal for collectors or for incorporating into a meaningful jewelry piece.

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