Rare Antique Venetian Millefiori Faceted Mosaic Grid Trade Bead 29mm Mother of pearl earrings Length 23”

Length 23”

The bold rolo-style chain has enough presence to wear alone while remaining versatile for layering or adding a pendant

consistent with the production method used when wide comb blanks were split and fitted with decorative tops

Sculptural

Two bezel-set ruby-colored stones provide a dramatic contrast to the pale carving

Rare Antique Venetian Millefiori Faceted Mosaic Grid Trade Bead 29mm Mother of pearl earrings Length 23”Antique Venetian Millefiori tube bead featuring mosaic grid blue, white and green evil eyes and diagonal red and blue stripes in the middle. This pattern is closely adjacent to Picard #2143 with the only difference in color of outer outline of evil eyes green instead of light blue. The shape is a tube elongated hexagon section and has pretty distinct 6 facets of which 2 opposites are longer than others. Good condition consistent with age. Shallow