{"product_id":"3-bumblebee-venetian-trade-beads-154908","title":"3 Bumblebee Venetian Trade Beads","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:7b95d70e-7447-41a0-aa7d-e8f03c17ef06-17\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:7b95d70e-7447-41a0-aa7d-e8f03c17ef06-17\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:7b95d70e-7447-41a0-aa7d-e8f03c17ef06-17\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-26\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"844b0da4-9c85-409b-9d0f-02313633663e\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eBumblebee Venetian trade beads are distinctive hand-blown glass beads originating from the renowned glassmaking workshops of Venice, Italy. Characterized by bold banded patterns in striking contrasting colors, they reflect the exceptional craftsmanship and creativity of Venetian artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"1169\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e“Trade Beads” refer to beads primarily produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s to the early 1900s, traded in Africa and the Americas. The peak of this trade occurred from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with Venetians dominating production. Dealers such as J.F. Sick and Co. and Moses Lewin Levin played significant roles as bead brokers and importers. The beads later gained renewed popularity in the late 1960s when exported from Africa to the U.S. and Europe, where they became known as “Love Beads” during the Hippie era. As demand grew, specific collectible names such as “Russian Blues” and “Dutch Donuts” emerged, contributing to their cultural and historical significance. Today, Bumblebee Venetian beads are highly sought after by collectors for their vivid appearance and connection to the global history of trade and adornment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldRow_17rwl_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldField_18aa6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_zb1g0_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_zb1g0_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e3 Beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBead Size: 18.5-21 P-P. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e11.5-12mm diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e154908\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51387234582823,"sku":"154908","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_7228_29a52bc6-714a-4fcf-93b4-faf933163ec2.jpg?v=1778616511","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/3-bumblebee-venetian-trade-beads-154908","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}