{"product_id":"vintage-venetian-glass-trade-bead-necklace-eye-beads-encased-floral-lampwork","title":"Antique Venetian Glass African Trade Bead Necklace | Millefiori, Wedding Cake \u0026 Eye Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd57a0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e.Product Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1  flex  flex-col  gap-3  px-4  max-w-3xl  mx-auto  w-full pt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group  relative pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response  relative  leading-[1.65rem]  [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50  [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5  [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400  [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent  [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2  [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8  [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2  [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-cols-1 grid gap-2.5 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA strand of antique Venetian glass African trade beads in striking turquoise and blue tones. This collection features predominantly eye beads (also called spotted or dotted beads) with white stripes and yellow\/white dots, wedding cake beads with their raised floral appliqué, and rare encased floral lampwork beads showing pink roses and green foliage preserved under clear glass on dark backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDating from approximately 1880s-1930s, these beads display characteristic age-related weathering and patina consistent with Venetian production. Originally made in the Venice\/Murano region of Italy for African trade routes. The encased floral lampwork beads and wedding cake beads are particularly desirable to collectors as they showcase the intricate artistry of Venetian glassmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-2.5 pl-7\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eOrigin: Venetian (Venice\/Murano region, Italy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eEra: Late 19th - Early 20th Century (circa 1880s-1930s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eLength: 71 cm | 28 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with age-related weathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eNo clasp; the necklace goes over the head. It is shown doubled in one photograph to illustrate all the beads, but cannot be worn doubled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1  flex  flex-col  gap-3  px-4  max-w-3xl  mx-auto  w-full pt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group  relative pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response  relative  leading-[1.65rem]  [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50  [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5  [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400  [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent  [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2  [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8  [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2  [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-2 pointer-events-none\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rounded-lg transition min-w-max pointer-events-auto translate-x-2 translate-y-full pt-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-text-300 flex items-stretch justify-between\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-fit\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ml-1 mt-0.5 flex items-center transition-transform duration-300 ease-out\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd57a0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDelivery Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor delivery information, including international charges, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd57a0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePayment and Security \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYou can make payment on line via credit or debit card, or via PayPal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd57a0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFor further details about how we safeguard your information, please refer to our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/privacy-policy\"\u003ePrivacy Policy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"annabeljames","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56552576745846,"sku":"25347","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/9487\/2377\/files\/25347bluebeads.jpg?v=1787759835","url":"https:\/\/www.annabeljames.co.uk\/products\/vintage-venetian-glass-trade-bead-necklace-eye-beads-encased-floral-lampwork","provider":"Annabel James","version":"1.0","type":"link"}