Antique Millefiori Mosaic Trade Bead Earrings - Glass Leather and Silver

Antique Millefiori Mosaic African Trade Bead Earrings with 925 Silver & Leather

These elegant earrings feature antique Venetian millefiori mosaic beads, rare glass treasures once traded across Africa in the early 1900s. Each bead showcases the vibrant colors and intricate patterns that made Venetian glass famous, carrying with it a legacy of craftsmanship and cultural exchange. The beads are carefully strung on high-quality black leather cord, adding a natural, earthy contrast to the smooth glass and giving the design a relaxed yet refined Boho appeal.

The earrings are completed with 925 sterling silver hooks, chosen for their lasting shine, hypoallergenic properties, and timeless elegance. Silver has long been valued for its durability and beauty, making it the ideal finishing touch for these historic beads.

• Bead Size: 12 mm × 8 mm
• Length (including hooks): 80 mm (3 1/8")
• Condition: Excellent antique condition, with minimal wear consistent with age

These mosaic millefiori beads were crafted in Venice, Italy, using a centuries-old glassmaking technique where colorful glass canes are fused, stretched, and sliced to reveal intricate floral or geometric designs. Known as African trade beads, they were transported by European merchants to West Africa, especially Ghana, where they were used as currency, adornment, and symbols of social status.

Wearing these earrings means carrying a piece of history, a fusion of Italian artistry, African heritage, and modern design sensibility.

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