Chevron bead

Europe tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Chevron beads are special glass beads; the first specimens of this type were created by glass bead makers in Venice and Murano, Italy, toward the end of the 14th century. The first examples were invented by Marietta Barovier. They may also be referred to as rosetta, or star beads. Wikipedia →

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