Large Blue 6 Layer Venetian Style Chevron African Trade Bead 1745 Bg 38 For Sale

Chevron Trade BeadSize 24mm diameter x 40.25mm WideJust Purchased from an African Bead Trader.The Chevron Bead originated in Italy. The first examples were 7 layer beads and later approximately in the 1700\'s were manufactured in the much more common 6 layer beads. Some were 4 layer. They are blown glassand shaped by grinding into the wonderful shapes we see today. Several countries make chevron beads but beads such as India Chevrons typically do not have the sharp points in the star layers. T&T / the Howard Family Collection has an extensive collection of these beads compiled over 40+ years from many countries. Beads with more than small flaws will have these listed.Our prices are excellent and should be compared to other\'s Best Quality Collector Beads.Always make sure the size is listed as pictures can make things appear much larger than they are.Not Antique