Blue & Green Oval Antique Venetian Millefiori Trade Beads (14x10mm)

This remarkable 36" matching strand of antique Venetian Millefiori trade beads showcases a rare and highly sought-after combination of blue and green oval beads, each decorated with intricate Chevron cane floral motifs that create the beautiful illusion of purple within the design. The name millefiori, meaning "a thousand flowers" in Italian, refers to the colorful mosaic patterns formed by slices of handcrafted glass cane, a celebrated Venetian technique that made these beads prized throughout the African trade during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Finding a strand in which every bead matches so closely in both color and pattern is exceptionally uncommon, making this an outstanding choice for collectors and designers alike. Each bead measures approximately 13–15 x 9–10mm, and the strand measures approximately 36 inches in length, offering a rare opportunity to own a beautifully preserved example of historic Venetian craftsmanship. Limited supply.