{"product_id":"7-layer-chevron-venetian-trade-bead-154830","title":"7 Layer Chevron Venetian Trade Bead","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"455\" data-start=\"147\"\u003eA classic single seven-layer chevron bead, also known as a rosetta bead, featuring the distinctive star pattern revealed at each end. Built from alternating layers of colored glass — traditionally blue, white, red, and green — the bead was created using the complex drawn glass technique perfected in Venice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"457\"\u003eHighly prized in the African trade, chevron beads became symbols of status and adornment across West Africa.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Although still crafted in Venice, production is limited, with variations in India and China. Renowned contemporary Chevron beadmakers include Art Seymour in the United States and Luigi Cattelan in Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCounting Chevron layers is from the innermost (around the perforation) to the outermost layer, typically identified by different colors. Despite challenges, Chevron beads remain popular globally, with significant private collections in Africa, Europe, and America. In Africa, they signify prestige, are worn at ceremonies, and are even buried with the deceased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_131ul_48\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd Polaris-Text--breakAlways\"\u003eBead Size: 27.5 mm diameter, 35 mm p-p.\u003cbr\u003eSee picture with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19 mm diameter)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd Polaris-Text--breakAlways\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBead has a large crack, see pictures for details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e154830\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51383007904039,"sku":"154830","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_1895_006a793a-152a-469f-a21e-87d2fad3158c.jpg?v=1778515036","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/7-layer-chevron-venetian-trade-bead-154830","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}