Product Description: This Millefiori Vega Beads Mix Strand is a vibrant collection featuring a base of blue and red Vega beads mixed with other colorful beads. The strand showcases the intricate and colorful artistry of Venetian glassmaking, perfect for adding a splash of color to any jewelry collection.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Era: Late 1800s to early 1900s
• Length (excluding string): Approximately 72cm
• Individual Bead Size: Up to 30mm x 30mm
• Weight: 355g
• Number of Beads: 33 beads (including both large and small)

Special Notes:

As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips. Please note that the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos due to lighting conditions and the use of studio lighting during photography.

About Millefiori:

In Africa, these beads are known as "Chacha So." The term "Millefiori" means "a thousand flowers" in Italian. The creation of Millefiori glass was a response by Venetian glassmakers to the economic impact caused by the collapse of exclusive trade with the East and the dominance of Bohemian glass in the European market. Merchants who were already trading beads with Africa fashioned cylindrical glass beads from Millefiori glass, which then became popular trade beads in Africa.