Blue and Black Chevron Chinese Trade Beads
Description
Exquisite Blue and Black Chevron Chinese Trade Beads. Their large size and pristine shine make them perfect for creating statement jewelry or collecting.
Venetian Chevron beads are highly regarded as the most beautiful and collectible among Venetian "Trade Beads." Produced through a multi-step process involving layering different colored glasses in a 12-point star mold, Chevron beads are also known as "Rosetta" and "Star" beads. The earliest versions from the late 1400s had seven layers, evolving to include 8, 9, and 10 layers in the 1500s, and later 3 and 5 layers in the 1600s-1700s. The peak production in the late 1800s and early 1900s featured 4 and 6-layer beads.
Strand Length:
27 inches (includes string/raffia)
Bead Size:
22-25 mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison.
148674
Approximate Age: 20th Century
Country of Origin: China