{"product_id":"rare-idar-oberstein-carnelian-faceted-x-large-venetian-trade-beads-matter-collection-156363","title":"Rare Idar Oberstein Carnelian Faceted X-Large Venetian Trade Beads MATTER COLLECTION 38inch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in Venice, Italy, these beads showcase the mastery of Venetian glass artisans, who skillfully combined vibrant hues and intricate designs to create stunning works of art. From bold stripes to delicate millefiori patterns, each bead reflects the cultural exchanges and global trade networks that shaped the world's history. These beads were not only prized for their beauty but also served as valuable commodities, exchanged across continents and cultures. A strand of mixed Venetian trade beads is not just a piece of jewelry; it's a tangible link to the rich tapestry of human interaction and creativity that spans centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvenance: Matter Collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-34711c23-7fff-36e6-1178-9c8057eef02b\"\u003eThis strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn \"as is,\" the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldRow_17rwl_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldField_18aa6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_ni3is_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_ni3is_25\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eStrand Length: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e38 Inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBead Size: 12-35 \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003emm in diameter. See penny photo for size comparison.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e156363\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51733243232551,"sku":"156363","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_5581_9f9a55ed-e106-4477-ac54-22c17cf236a9.jpg?v=1785268650","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/rare-idar-oberstein-carnelian-faceted-x-large-venetian-trade-beads-matter-collection-156363","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}