{"product_id":"2-x-6-layer-matched-chevron-venetian-trade-beads-157276","title":"2 x 6 Layer Matched Chevron Venetian Trade Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eA matched pair of six-layer chevron (rosetta) beads featuring the classic star pattern at each end. Formed from layered colored glass using traditional Venetian drawn glass techniques, their crisp pattern and visible wear reflect age, craftsmanship, and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly prized in the African trade, chevron beads have long symbolized status and adornment. Counting chevron layers is done from the innermost layer (around the perforation) outward, with each layer distinguished by its color. These beads remain widely collected across Africa, Europe, and the Americas; in Africa, they are associated with prestige, worn during ceremonies, and sometimes buried with the deceased. A striking matched set, ideal for collectors or as a focal element in jewelry.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_131ul_48\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd Polaris-Text--breakAlways\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo loose beads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 31-33 mm diameter, 46-48 mm point-to-point\u003cbr\u003eSee picture with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19 mm diameter)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e157276\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 157000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52141629178151,"sku":"157276","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_1613_4d0abf0b-c000-445c-858d-abb9fccc7957.jpg?v=1790021210","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/2-x-6-layer-matched-chevron-venetian-trade-beads-157276","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}