400 Year Old Large 7-Layer Venetian Chevron Bead snake While these are still from

While these are still from the original twist

16" strand of smooth slightly graduated moss aquamarine

Largest bead is 19mm x 12mm and smallest is 3mm x 3mm and very small

albeit the wear pattern on them lends to their having a bizarre and uniquely organic look

Venetian made in the early 1900s and traded in Africa

400 Year Old Large 7-Layer Venetian Chevron Bead snake While these are still fromLarge antique Venetian 7 layer Chevron bead from the 1600s; 24mm long X 22mm diameter. So very cool! Over 400 years old! Venetian bead that was altered in Africa and has been worn continually as part of a large necklace for hundreds of years.