{"product_id":"unique-2-mm-translucent-old-venetian-seed-beads-strand-excellent-condition","title":"Unique 2 mm Translucent Old Venetian Seed Beads Strand – Excellent Condition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTranslucent 2 mm Old Venetian Seed Beads Strand – 70.5 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a beautiful, matching strand of tiny translucent Venetian glass trade beads old Venetian drawn “Conteria” seed beads, circa early‑mid 1900s African trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2 mm diameter beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 27 3\/4″ (70.5 cm of beads)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e excellent overall  some beads are lightly chipped, as shown in photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis strand is guaranteed to be identical to the photographs provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory, Value \u0026amp; Venetian Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Venetian drawn beads, also known as Venetian seed beads, Conteria beads, or tiny drawn beads, have a storied history steeped in glassmaking tradition. Crafted in Venice using centuries‑old techniques, master artisans would draw molten glass into long fine tubes and then slice them into uniform seed beads. Particularly sought after in early‑to‑mid 20th century African trade, these beads now carry both historical and collectible value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these are original old Venetian drawn beads (not modern machine‑made), they display unique character, slight variations in shape, and superb translucency. Collectors and jewelry makers prize them for both their authenticity and delicate beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more or explore related offerings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Browse current seed beads strands \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e View handmade jewelry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e See archives of Venetian, Czech \u0026amp; African trade beads \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tribalgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68316205613279,"sku":"rlb1793095272111","price":7.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6327\/9839\/files\/unique-2-mm-translucent-old-venetian-seed-beads-strand-excellent-condition_1.jpg?v=1793095278","url":"https:\/\/daisypetsupplies.shop\/products\/unique-2-mm-translucent-old-venetian-seed-beads-strand-excellent-condition","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}