{"product_id":"very-rare-round-millefiori-venetian-trade-beads-32-inch-154586","title":"Very Rare Round Millefiori Venetian Trade Beads 40 Inch","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eThese rare round \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003emillefiori glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Venetian trade beads are a standout example of historic glass artistry. The term \u003cem data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"247\"\u003emillefiori\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning “a thousand flowers” in Italian, refers to the intricate mosaic patterns created by embedding colorful glass canes (murrine) into a molten glass base. The result is a vivid, floral-like design unique to each bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eRound millefiori beads are especially sought after, as their shape requires additional skill to achieve while preserving the clarity and symmetry of the complex patterns. Their balanced form, combined with vibrant colorwork, makes them particularly desirable among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eProduced primarily in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVenice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e during the late 19th to early 20th century, these beads were widely traded throughout Africa, where they held cultural and economic significance. Today, they are valued for both their craftsmanship and their connection to global trade history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_11hmp_57\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.global.Strand_Length-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_11hmp_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_11hmp_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eStrand Length: 40 inches (including string\/raffia)\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 13.5-15.5mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison.\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\u003cp\u003e154586\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51349362671911,"sku":"154586","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_0741_103413da-e62e-4f6b-a41b-2b1e351409ab.jpg?v=1777388847","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/very-rare-round-millefiori-venetian-trade-beads-32-inch-154586","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}