Bracelet with Venetian Melon Chevron Beads, White & Assorted Antique Venetian Beads, and Karen Silver with Turquoise Clasp

This bracelet is crafted by connecting Venetian Melon Chevron Beads, white and assorted antique Venetian beads, and Karen Silver. The oval bead at the top is an antique Venetian bead from the 19th-20th century, also known as a "Melon bead." It features a chevron structure. Chevron beads, meaning "mountain shape" in English (or "rosetta" in Italian), are considered the nobility of beads, holding significant value and meaning. What makes this piece even rarer is that it has a beautiful, hand-painted chevron pattern resembling a temari ball on both sides! (Melon bead size: 1.4cm width, 0.85cm diameter) The beads connecting them are all antique Venetian beads from the 19th-20th century, including white beads. It's strung with turquoise and blue chevron beads, striped "Canne" beads, rare colored white hearts, gold-red white hearts, and subtle pink "Pink Masai" beads. The plump beads sandwiching the Melon bead are handmade silver beads. The small Karen Silver beads near the clasp are individually stamped! It's mind-boggling to think that all this is done by hand... The pouch-like bead and the charm near the clasp are also Karen Silver. ◇Karen Silver◇ This silver is crafted by the mountain tribes living in the Thai-Burmese border region. Each piece is handmade, and it is said to have a very high purity. The clasp is made of turquoise. (Turquoise size: 1.2cm diameter) It is strung with waxed cord, which may feel a bit stiff initially but will become supple with wear. This bracelet, featuring rare Venetian antique beads, is sure to bring you joy. Size: Length: Approximately 19cm (when laid straight) Inner circumference: Approximately 17cm Materials: Glass, Karen Silver, Silver, Turquoise, Waxed Cord