Chevron Millefiori Beads, Karen Silver, Colorful Venetian Antique Beads, and Turquoise Bracelet

This bracelet is crafted by connecting chevron millefiori beads, Karen silver, and colorful Venetian antique beads with turquoise. The vibrant lemon-yellow beads are antique Venetian beads called millefiori. Millefiori were made as trade goods for Africa, and various patterns, colors, sizes, and shapes were created according to the preferences of different ethnic groups. These are what we call trade beads. The chevron pattern, reminiscent of a temari ball, is so charming! (Millefiori bead size: Length 1.4 cm, Diameter 0.8 cm) The yellow, blue, red, and turquoise blue beads with stripe patterns are antique white hearts. Antique (19th-20th century) white hearts are becoming truly rare these days. Especially rare blue and yellow ones, you can enjoy a variety of white hearts with this single bracelet. The vertical lines you see are not cracks, but rather air bubbles. The multi-colored beads with stripe patterns are chevron-type beads. These are also antique Venetian beads. They are intricately crafted beads with a four-layer structure in cross-section. The dark blue beads are antique Venetian beads called chevrons. They have a six-layer structure. Chevron beads mean "mountain shape" in English (Rosetta in Italian). They are also called the "aristocracy of beads," signifying high value and importance. The square beads, plump vase-shaped beads, spacer beads, clasp, and charm are made of Karen silver. ◇ Karen Silver ◇ This silver is crafted by a mountain ethnic group living in Thailand and Burma. Each piece is handmade, and it is said to have a very high purity. The oval green beads are turquoise. This is a colorful bracelet where you can enjoy a variety of Venetian antique beads. Size Length: Approx. 20.2 cm (when laid straight) Inner circumference: Approx. 18.7 cm Materials: Glass, Karen silver, Turquoise, Silver, Wire