Product Description: Discover the rare and precious Seven-Layer Chevron Bead, a single bead distinguished by its seven intricate layers. Unlike the more common six-layer Chevron Beads, this bead is older, dating back to an era between the 1500s and 1800s, and features a unique color and texture. It also showcases a subtle, rare semi-transparent layer, adding to its distinctive appeal.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Era: 1500s to 1800s
• Diameter: 26mm
• Length: 28mm
• Hole Size: 7mm
• Special Notes: This is an antique item and may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Special Notes:

Please note that due to lighting conditions and the angle of light, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photograph. The colors are depicted as they would appear in a brightly lit room.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads refer to beads produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries between the late 1400s and early 1900s for trade with Africa and the Americas. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa and for furs with Native Americans. The peak of Trade Bead production was from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, during which millions of beads were manufactured and exported to Africa, predominantly from Venice.