{"product_id":"loose-cornaline-daleppo-venetian-trade-beads-matter-collection-155751","title":"Loose Cornaline d'Aleppo Venetian Trade Beads MATTER COLLECTION","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA plethora of loose Cornalines D'Aleppo beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornaline D'Aleppo beads are exquisite and highly coveted artifacts in the world of bead collecting. Originating from the French and Italian term for carnelian, these beads boast a distinctive two-layer design with a white or yellow core. Renowned for their captivating appearance that seems to emanate an inner glow, Cornaline d'Aleppo beads have a rich outer layer color that varies in intensity, contributing to their aesthetic allure. Whether drawn or wound, these beads showcase a meticulous craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. They have been widely traded across the Old and New Worlds, including Africa, North America, and South America. Collectors value Cornaline d'Aleppo beads not only for their visual appeal but also for the historical and cultural significance embedded in each radiant layer, making them a prized and timeless addition to any bead collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: Matter Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBead Size: 7-16\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003emm in diameter\u003cbr\u003e7-19mm point to point\u003cbr\u003eSee photo with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19mm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e155751\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 155000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527367328039,"sku":"155751","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_0929_21bb3368-2d03-4b6c-957b-506aedd1cf04.jpg?v=1782159581","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/loose-cornaline-daleppo-venetian-trade-beads-matter-collection-155751","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}