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Glass beads strand - String of beads - Venetian Beads

Antique Venetian Millefiori Glass Trade Beads — Long Mixed Strand, 54.5 cm / 21.4" When a strand tells a story, this one tells many. Over half a metre of antique Venetian glass trade beads, each one different, each one made by hand in the furnaces of Murano centuries ago. No two beads are alike: millefiori rosettes, bold polychrome stripes, concentric eye patterns, mosaic overlays, marbled swirls — and right at the centre, an antique Dutch smooth cobalt-blue oval bead that anchors the whole composition with unexpected calm. The palette spans the full spectrum of the Venetian trade bead tradition: warm yellow grounds, deep terracotta reds, forest green, cobalt blue, white, black. Large chunky formats mix with smaller accent pieces, making this one of the most visually rich strands we have offered in years. DETAILS • Type: Antique Venetian glass trade beads — mixed types and patterns • Bead types include: millefiori, polychrome striped, mosaic, eye, marbled, solid ground with inlay • Bead diameter: ø 8 mm – 15.4 mm • Strand length (bead to bead): 54.5 cm / 21.4" • Centrepiece: antique Dutch large smooth cobalt-blue oval bead • Condition: Antique — authentic surface wear and patina consistent with age; no repairs • Strung on black waxed cotton cord WHY THIS STRAND IS EXCEPTIONAL At 54.5 cm, this is a full long necklace — rare in assembled antique Venetian trade bead strands of this quality and variety. The sheer diversity of bead types means it functions simultaneously as a collector's reference piece, a jewellery designer's treasure trove, and a statement necklace worn as-is. The centrepiece cobalt oval alone is a sought-after type. SHIPPING Ships within 1–3 business days from Spain. Worldwide delivery. Carefully packed to protect each bead. ───────────────────────────────────── ✦ AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED Every bead on this strand is genuine antique Venetian glass. You receive exactly what you see in the photographs, with full provenance information available on request. ───────────────────────────────────── For serious collectors of Venetian trade beads, jewelry designers seeking extraordinary statement material, or anyone who wants to wear a piece of the history of global trade around their neck. SHIPPED WITH REGISTERED MAIL WITH TRACKING NUMBER
Estimation:€160
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