Old Venetian Drawn Seed Beads – Tiny 3 mm Blue Strand, Excellent Condition

Old Venetian Drawn Seed Glass Trade Beads – Tiny 3 mm Blue Strand

This beautiful strand features vintage Old Venetian drawn seed beads the same Conteria-style trade beads used in African trade during the early to mid‑1900s. The rich blue color and tiny size make this piece especially collectible.

• Bead Size: approx. 3 mm diameter
• Strand Length: approx. 27 ¼″ (69 cm) of beads
• Condition: Excellent – no chips, cracks, or wear; clean and bright like the photographed strand.

When you purchase this strand, your strand will be identical to the one shown in the photograph, offering the same hue, size, and overall excellent quality.

History, Value & Venetian Production

These tiny blue beads are authentic Old Venetian drawn glass beads, historically referred to as Conteria or seed beads. They were hand‑drawn in Venetian glass factories during the early 20th century and exported widely through trade routes, particularly into Africa, where they became currency in trade and highly sought after.

Their value today lies in their rarity, age, and original craftsmanship. Each bead is individually drawn and cut by expert Venetian artisans techniques passed down over centuries in Murano’s famed glass‑making tradition. The result is a finely uniform yet handmade bead, prized by collectors and designers alike.

These Old Venetian Conteria beads are not reproduced today in the same way making your strand a true antique collector’s piece with both historical and aesthetic significance.

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