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Millefiore beads are made from famed Murano glass, Millefiori beads derive their name from the Italian words for “Thousand...read more
Millefiore beads are made from famed Murano glass, Millefiori beads derive their name from the Italian words for “Thousand Flowers” due to the characteristic floral motifs that decorate their surface. Millefiori beads were made throughout the 19th and 20th century. They were imported by the thousands to Africa beginning in the late 1800s and traded or sold for various things. As shown on the bead timeline in the History of Beads (Dubin) millefiori beads are dated to mid 1800 through the early 1900s. The making of millefiori beads is a two step process. First the murrine or cane is made and then these are applied to a molten wound glass core and made into beads.
The chevron, or "rosetta," bead originated in Venice and became widely popular as a trade bead (used as currency) in Africa for centuries. Chevron beads have been made in Italy since around 1496. The 7-layer Chevron trade beads date back to between 1480 and 1580. After the 7-layer beads, 5-layers beads were made. The early 1600's saw the introduction of the 4-layer and the 6-layer Chevron trade beads. The beads are made by building up several consecutive layers of colour, and then grinding down the edges revealing a star (or "rosetta") pattern. Red, white and blue is the most typical colour combination found in old chevrons.
In general, it is hard to determine the precise some signs nevertheless indicate the prolonged use. All our beds have been collected in early 1970 in West Africa
Strand of 36 medium sized chevron beads05.01.1513
- Glass
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
The stand of 36 similar beads will need a new clasp to make it a beautiful choker.
Extraordinary strand of barrel shaped chevron beads05.01.1512
- Glass
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
A unique strand of extra large barrel-shaped chevron beads. This is our masterpiece among the chevron beads. It is extremely rare to find chevron beads of this size. In no reference book, nor on the internet I found such chevron beads. Out of the 28 beads two have some cracks (repaired) and few other have some edge chips.
Set of 17 different beads05.01.1511
- Glass
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- New never used
Out of the 17 beads three are 7 layer chevron beads the rest are more recent glass beads from Ghana
05.01.1510
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
A rare, very large and heavy chevron bead. This bead is in perfect condition. Beads of this size are rare.
Strand, necklace, of 94 beautiful chevron beads05.01.1509
- Glass
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Very old necklace in glass paste made of 29 beads from Venice at the end of the XIXth century. Known as chevron or rosetta beads, invented by a Venetian master glassmaker in the 16th century, they were highly prized for the complexity of their manufacture. These pearls have a 12-pointed star-shaped cross-section, and are usually made up of several layers around a central axis. In Africa, these pearls had a magical value due to the 12 branches of the star, an allusion to the 12 signs of the zodiac. The largest pearls were reserved for kings and notables, could be part of a wedding dowry and were found in tombs. Today, these highly sought-after pearls.
Five chevron beads with metal cap05.01.1508
- Glass
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Five chevron beads some of them with some chips, see picture
Five large chevron beads05.01.1507
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Five medium-sized to large chevron beads. These beads are in perfect condition, they sho sign of prolonged use and are in their original condition as collected in the 1970s in West Africa. They will need some cleaning.
13 chevron beads of different sizes05.01.1505
- Glass
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Strand of 22 nice, small, 6 layer chevron beads05.01.1504
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
The strand of 22 beads will make a beautiful choker.
A strand of 27 small chevron beads05.01.1503
- Glass
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- Original condition to be restrung if desired
- Elements for individual jewelry design
The stand of 27 four layer beads will need a new clasp to make a beautiful choker.
Necklace with ancient chevron beads05.01.1502
The necklace is made of small but niche chevron beads and branches of imitation coral.
Seven chevron beads05.01.1501
- Glass
- Excellent overall condition
- Elements for individual jewelry design
These beads seems to be of a recent production.
Strand with 42 small chevron beads05.01.1500
- Glass
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
strand of 10 ancient chevron beads05.01.1499
- Glass powder
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
A small strand of 4 and 6 layer chevron beads of different form and shapes. Two beads have some chips, see picture.
Extraordinary large 6 layer chevron bead05.01.1497
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Another rare, very large and heavy chevron bead. This bead is in perfect condition. The hole indicates that is was probably worn over a long period.
Large six layer chevron bead05.01.1496
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Another rare, very large and heavy chevron bead. This bead is in perfect condition. The hole indicates that is was probably worn over a long period.
Two large chevron beads05.01.1495
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Two rare, very large and heavy chevron beads. These beads are in perfect condition. The hole iofthe 2 beadsare very different in size.
New green oblong but large Chevron bead05.01.1494
- Glass
- New never used
- Elements for individual jewelry design
This 2 beads seems to be of recent production, but their size and colour makes them nevertheless interesting for exquisite jewellery design.
Strand, necklace of millefiory beads05.01.1493
- Glass
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Original condition
The strand includes a unique mix of different coloured beads including some rarer colours and shapes. Among the 30 beads, 4 of them are broken beads, and others have end chips. The strand is in its original condition as it was acquired in the 1970s in West Africa.
Necklace with 19 ancient millefiori beads05.01.1492
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
The most beautiful piece among our millefiori collection. Nineteen identical beads in good condition, very few and small end chips. The necklace, in its original condition, is mounted on yarn of natural vegetable fibres. A unique piece for a collection or as exquisite ethnic jewellery.
Necklace with 21 ancient millefiori beads05.01.1491
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- Needs to be restrung and change clasp
The strand includes a unique mix of different coloured beads including some rarer colours and shapes. This is an old strand with some broken or chipped beads due to age. Its in his original condition as it was bought on a West African market in the 1970s.
Large extraordinary necklace of ancient millefiori beads05.01.1490
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Original condition to be restrung if desired
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Ninety-three small bads similar in size and design on one single strand. A very rare and beautiful necklace one restrung. The beads are in excellent vintage condition; minor age wears, tiny end chips, pitting, see pics. The necklace, in its original condition, is mounted on yarn of natural vegetable fibres. A unique piece for a collection or as exquisite ethnic jewellery.
Necklace with 25 ancient millefiori beads05.01.1489
- Glass
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
An interesting strand of 25 millefiori beads. Eighteen beads are identical with a yellow-brown- white design and a square shape. Six beads are more blueish. The strand is in its original condition as it was acquired in the 1970s in West Africa.
Strand, necklace, with 34 ancient millefiori beads05.01.1488
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- Original condition to be restrung if desired
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
The strand includes a unique mix of different coloured beads including some rarer colours and shapes. This is an old strand and some beads may be damaged or chipped due to age, Its in the original condition as it was bought on a West African market in the 1970s.
Necklace of 16 ancient millefiori beads05.01.1487
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Original condition to be restrung if desired
A beautiful strand of 16 millefiori beads. 15 beads are identical with a yellow-brown- white design and only a few end chips. On smaller bead is of different shape and design. The strand is in its original condition as it was acquired in the 1970s in West Africa.
Six antique millefiori beads05.01.1486
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
The beads are in good vintage condition, minor age wear, tiny end chips, pitting, see pics
Four antique millefiori beads05.01.1484
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
Four identical, beautiful beads, in good vintage condition, minor age wear, tiny end chips, pitting, see pics
Five antique millefiori beads05.01.1482
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
These five beadsare among the most beutiful in our collection. only one has some tiny end chips hardly visible.
Three millefiory beads05.01.1479
- Glass
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
Two in excellent condition , one end chips, age pitting, please see pictures taken close up to show detail
Five ancient millefior1 beads05.01.1480
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Five individual beads in good vintage condition, minor age wear, tiny end chips, pitting, see pics.