Featured in this lot are three large six layered Chevron beads originating from the early 19th century. Chevrons beads are made by a multi-part process. They start with the making of the cane, then another color glass is added, and then this is usually put into a 12 point star mold. This process is repeated for each additional layer on the bead. Chevron beads, also called "Rosetta" and "Star" beads, have been made Venice since the late 1400's and are still in limited production today. The Venetian Chevron production with the highest volume of beads was in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Chevron beads have been traded throughout the world, but most heavily in Africa. The Dutch traders were the first to bring Chevron beads to Africa in the late 1400's. This lot has three large six layer chevron beads showing beautiful white, blue, white, red, white, and blue glass layers. Two beads measure approximately 1 3/4" long with a circumference of 4"; the largest bead is 2" long with a 5" circumference. The beads show very good condition, overall.