Vintage Chevron Trade Beads
Vintage Chevron Trade Beads
I always love chevron trade beads …as they are a design found in so many of the countries that are known for trade beads …from Sub-Saharan Africa, to Central Asia. But they originated in Murano, Italy …with specific parameters …and a closely guarded secret on their fabrication. But eventually, they migrated through the Silk Road throughout the east and south …and countries started adopting their own ways of making them. These particular vintage beauties hail from Afghanistan …which I acquired through my sweet little Afghani friend I know in Bangkok. She sees me coming towards her shop …and pretty much starts getting out her best vintage beads. She knows I’m a total sucker for the blues & whites …especially in the chevrons. These are amazing. I did them in both precious metals so you could choose. Enjoy!!
Limited Edition …fabulous, classic chevrons you can use to add into any favorite charm combo …or just wear on a simple chain for a lovely little piece of bead history!!
*Vintage beads …please allow for slight variations.
Beautiful antique Afghan Chevron Trade Beads in either Sterling Silver or 14k Gold Filled. *Choose metal in drop menu.
Companion Piece
My own personal gemstone chains are some of my favorite pieces of jewelry! Not only do they add that little pop of layering-in color, they are a lovely lovely way to wear my favorite pendants and charms. Versatile, easy to wear, and a true go-to piece (especially for travel), these various colors are quite fun and fashionable …any time of year.
Beautiful Gemstone Necklaces, measuring 16" with 2" extra in the adjustable clasp. *Choose your favorite in the drop menu!!
The best basics …and best all around chains I carry, they are sturdy yet delicate, modern yet traditional …I absolutely love these!!! They will soon become go-to basics and your favorite chain in your jewelry box!!
*Use this as a great basic for your favorite charms, fun and easy to layer.
Sterling silver, and sterling with 1 micron gold overlay measuring 16” & 18” in length. *Choose length & finish in drop menu.
Happy Friday!! I always love various kinds of trade beads …from Sub-Saharan Africa, to Central and Southeast Asia, and South America. However, they actually originated in Murano, Italy …with very specific parameters …and a closely guarded secret on their fabrication. From mille-fiori to chevrons to various decorative shapes, the Venetian glass guild made their beads worthy of trade. Eventually, these migrated through the Silk Road throughout the east and south …and countries started adopting their own ways of making them. The Friday Feature bracelets are all glass trade beads ...from Central Asia, Ghana, and Southeast Asia.
Instead of making these a stackable set of three, I made these three separate product entries ...so you can grab only one, two, or all three ...whatever combo you would like to make. I love love love all of them. The two chevron sets will look very much the same bracelet to bracelet ...but do take note, each of the African beads are hand-made ...and will vary from bracelet to bracelet. They all have the same overall feel ...but will vary in colors and shapes. These larger African bead bracelets are one-of-a-kind and each one is unique..
*These are all completely hand-done, in the process of being made this week and next and will ship in the next few days. If you order in the Summer Online Trunk Show on Sunday, Jessica will do her best to combine your shipping if the weight works out.
Fabulous trade bead bracelets ...in three different variations. *Choose in drop menu. Reg. $42-$56 Promo $26-$38