SKU: 145068

Vintage Six Layer Chevron Venetian Trade Bead Necklace

Name: Vintage Six Layer Chevron Venetian Trade Bead Necklace
Brand: sku 145000
SKU: 145068
Price: 45.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Necklace Size: 17-31 inches

$45.00

Description

A contemporary, adjustable necklace that features a vintage "women's" chevron bead and other glass beads.

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 over time 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. Chevron beads, traded globally, gained popularity in Africa, with Dutch traders introducing them in the late 1400s. Some rare 7-layer Chevrons found in Peru are attributed to Christopher Columbus. Although still crafted in Venice, production is limited, with variations in India and China. Renowned contemporary Chevron bead makers include Art Seymour in the United States and Luigi Cattelan in Italy. Counting 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.

Approximate Age: Late 19th to 20th Century
People: Venetian
Country of Origin: Italy

Length Details

Necklace Length: 17-31 inches

Size Details

Object Size: 6-14 mm. See photo with ruler for comparison

Material

Material: glass

Condition

Overall Condition: Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners.

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