Rare Pair of Green 6-Layer Chevron Beads 18x5mm, Venetian 1800s

This is a beautiful and rare matching pair of green 6-layer Venetian Chevron beads, catalogued in Picard, Volume VII, p.71, bead 674. These elongated, flat-profile beads are a striking example of early 19th-century Murano glasswork, made for the African trade.

• Bead Size: 18 mm x 5 mm

• Condition: Excellent
• Used in the African trade, early 1800s

This matching pair of green Chevrons is especially desirable due to its rare color and well-preserved form. Each bead is expertly layered with six distinct colors, ground and polished to reveal the classic starburst Chevron pattern. Their flat, disc-like shape and vibrant green outer layer make them a unique and highly collectible set-perfect for jewelry design, display, or investment.

History and Significance of Venetian Chevron Beads

Chevron beads-also called Rosetta beads-originated in Venice in the late 15th century and were primarily produced on the island of Murano. Crafted through the cane drawing technique, multiple layers of colored glass were fused, pulled into canes, and then sliced and ground to reveal their intricate star patterns.

Beads like these were traded extensively throughout Africa, especially in the early 1800s. Their symbolic and economic value made them treasured possessions in many cultures. Green Chevrons are among the rarest color variations, adding even more historical and collectible value to this stunning pair.

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