Venetian "Tic-Tac-Toe" Glass Trade Beads, Strand filigree Funky cloudy quartz crystal handcarved

Funky cloudy quartz crystal handcarved in India with chevron

Vintage piece from the 1950s

The lip end has a smaller

60 beads per strand

ring weighs 3 grams

Venetian "Tic-Tac-Toe" Glass Trade Beads, Strand filigree Funky cloudy quartz crystal handcarvedHighly prized among collectors for its unique and fun design, this Venetian made glass bead was traded in Ghana in the mid late 1800s. Brick red with black eyes and red white candy cane effect creating what re enactment folks call "tic tac toe" beads! Average size is 18mm long x 12mm diameter with a 2. 5mm hole for stringing. Also available as a single bead. 47 beads on this strand, not including one broken bead. There are 8 beads, smaller and similar