Cobalt Blue Melon Glass Trade Bead Strand, Antique Venetian Style Ribbed Beads Beautiful Old African Blue Glass Antique Beads 17-18mm
RARE AFRICAN TRADE Blue Glass Beads ANTIQUE BEADSProduct DetailsMaterials: Premium Venetian-style molded glass, traditional rustic fiber cordBead Style: Subs...
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The Journey
From Venice, Italy to Bangkok
Antique Venetian white-heart and chevron beads followed European trade-glass routes for generations before arriving here. Every piece is graded, described and photographed in Bangkok before it ships.
RARE AFRICAN TRADE Blue Glass Beads ANTIQUE BEADS
Product Details
Materials: Premium Venetian-style molded glass, traditional rustic fiber cord
Bead Style: Substantial round beads with pressed vertical flutes (melon style) and a soft, semi-translucent frosted finish
Color Palette: Intense, glowing cobalt blue with subtle organic variations in darkness and opacity
Size: Chunky focal sizing averaging approximately 17.3 mm in width
Condition: Excellent condition with a smooth, beautifully aged surface texture and wide, clean stringing holes that effortlessly accommodate thicker cords or leather
Versatility: Perfectly ready to be worn as a dramatic, long bohemian statement necklace, used as a unique interior design accent, or separated into individual statement beads for jewelry designers
Why You’ll Love It
Molded melon beads are highly sought after by bead enthusiasts for their structural elegance and tactile appeal. The way the light passes through the frosted cobalt glass—glowing brightly at the centers while holding deep shadows in the ridges—creates an exquisite visual rhythm. It is a phenomenal find for serious collectors, textile artists, and modern makers alike
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