Antique 7 layer Chevron Bead ?? Murano Glass Bead, 16th 17th Century Rare Antique Venetian Seven Layer Chevron Bead Red Surface Stripes Antique Venetian Ground Seven Layer Chevron Bead W A Black Layer Antique Venetian Seven Layer Chevron Bead W Rare Red Inner Layer Antique Venetian Seven Layer Chevron Bead W Rare Red Inner Layer. Product Description: This exquisite Seven Layer Chevron Bead showcases beautiful stripes, meticulously crafted into a single strand. Originating from Venice, this bead is a testament to fine craftsmanship and historical significance. Specifications: Origin: Venice Estimated Production Era: Late 1400s Bead Size: Approximately 24mm in diameter 37mm in height Weight: 34g Number of Beads: 1 bead Hole Size: Approximately 6mm Special Notes: As this is an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips. Please also note that the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos due to lighting conditions during the photoshoot and the angle of light. The color may appear different in various lighting conditions. About Chevron Beads: The Chevron bead technique, invented in the late 1400s by Maria Valovere on Murano Island, Italy, is a unique Venetian method that builds upon ancient bead making techniques. While Venetian beads typically draw from historical methods, the Chevron bead is an original Venetian creation. Up to ten layers have been discovered, with blue being the most common color, while red, green, and black Chevrons are rarer. Initially crafted in Venice, Chevron beads later began to be produced in the Netherlands. The name 'Chevron' translates to 'mountain shape,' and these beads are also known as Star Beads or Rosetta Beads.