The chevron, or "rosetta," bead originated in Venice and became widely popular as a trade bead (used as currency) in Africa for centuries. Chevrons are created by building up several consecutive layers of color, and then grinding down the edges. The grinding exposes various layers of color, typically revealing a star (or "rosetta") pattern. The more layers, the more expensive the bead.
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Chevron Bead, Loose, Disk, 6-Layer, 29x11mm -- Turquoise/ Orange/ White
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This is a newly-made bead with brilliant colors. It's a fun shape that would look good hung on leather or cotton cording with a simple larks-head knot. The bead is finely polished, but judging by the bubbles between the unusual layers of color, this bead was most likely made by a student.
