Yellow Translucent 2 mm Old Venetian Drawn Seed Beads Strand – Excellent

Translucent Yellow 2 mm Old Venetian Drawn Seed Glass Trade Beads - 27″ Strand

Here is a beautiful strand of old Venetian drawn seed beads, also known as Conteria beads, in a lovely translucent yellow hue. These tiny drawn trade beads date from the early to mid‑1900s when Venetian glass beads were widely used in African trade.

• Size: 2 mm diameter beads
• Strand Length: approximately 27″ (68.5 cm) of beads
• Condition: Excellent – all beads are intact, uniform in size and color, no damage or repairs visible.

This strand is an exact match to the one shown in the photographs your purchase will look identical.

History, Value & Venetian Craftsmanship

These Old Venetian Drawn Seed Beads sometimes called Conteria beads or tiny drawn beads were made in Venice using a traditional glass‑drawing method: molten glass tubes were hand‑pulled into fine threads, then cut into uniform, tiny pellets. The result is the classic translucent yellow glass beads you see here.

Used as African trade beads from the early to mid‑1900s, they hold both historical significance and collectible value. Authentic examples like this strand are prized by collectors, bead artisans, and lovers of tribal jewelry vintage aesthetics. Their small size, rich color, and quality draw put them in high demand.

To explore more of our collections:

• Shop current seed bead strands
• View our handmade jewelry
• Browse our archived trade beads (Venetian, Czech, African, etc.)