Giant Watermelon Green Chevron African Trade Bead BB8 Bg 75

Description

View Giant Watermelon Green Chevron African Trade Bead BB8 Bg 75 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The Chevron Bead originated in Italy. They are blown glass. Several countries make chevron beads but beads such as India Chevrons typically do not have the sharp points in the star layers. T&T / the Howard Family Collection has an extensive collection of these beads compiled over 40+ years from many countries. XXXL Watermelon Chevron Trade Bead Size 26mm diameter x >> 48.5mm Wide Just Purchased from an African Bead Trader. The Chevron Bead originated in Italy. The first examples were 7 layer beads and later approximately in the 1700's were manufactured in the much more common 6 layer beads. Some were 4 layer. They are blown glass and shaped by grinding into the wonderful shapes we see today. Several countries make chevron beads but beads such as India Chevrons typically do not have the sharp points in the star layers. T&T / the Howard Family Collection has an extensive collection of these beads compiled over 40+ years from many countries. Beads with more than small flaws will have these listed.  Our prices are excellent and should be compared to other's Best Quality Collector Beads.    Always make sure the size is listed as pictures can make things appear much larger than they are. Not Antique   Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Beads › 1800-1950.

Origin

African

Type

Single Beads

Color

Green

Style

Chevron

Material

Glass

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

China