A Double-Strand Bracelet Featuring Christmas Beads, White Hearts, Karen Silver, and Green Chevron Beads

This is a double-strand bracelet meticulously crafted with vibrant Christmas beads, classic White Hearts, exquisite Karen silver beads, and striking green Chevron beads. The colorful beads are known as "Christmas beads." In West Africa, they are given this name because they are traditionally worn during the Christmas season. This unique piece is a curated mix of antique beads, with origins tracing back to Venice, the Czech Republic, and the Netherlands. Despite their vivid hues, these remarkable beads are approximately 100 years old! The striking red beads are an antique type known as "White Hearts." They earn this name from the white core visible when they are cut in half. These particular beads are from Venice, dating back to the 19th to 20th centuries. They feature a captivating, almost candied amber hue with subtle color variations and a sharp, cross-sectioned profile characteristic of White Hearts. Interspersed with the White Hearts are green beads, which are antique Chevron beads crafted in Venice in the early 20th century. The term "Chevron" in English refers to a "zigzag" or "V-shape" pattern, reflecting their distinctive design. In Italian, they are known as "Rosetta." These beads are often referred to as the "aristocracy of beads." This piece showcases small, charmingly sized Chevron beads. (Chevron bead dimensions: 0.8cm width, 0.6cm diameter) The beads with a flattened, multifaceted shape, stamped with floral motifs, as well as the beads nestled between the White Hearts, and the findings forming the clasp and charm, are all made of Karen silver. ◇ Karen Silver ◇ This unique silver is crafted by a hill tribe dwelling in the border region of Thailand and Burma. Each piece is handmade and renowned for its exceptionally high purity. The clasp is adorned with a turquoise stone. (Turquoise diameter: 1.2cm) This bracelet is a joyful celebration of color, strung together with beads that evoke a sense of vibrancy and fun. Length: Approximately 18cm (when laid straight) Inner circumference: Approximately 17cm Materials: Glass, Karen silver, Turquoise, Waxed cord