Why Are Antique Glass Beads Important

By Mia Kent


Glass has been a primary component in making antique glass beads and are known to have existed many years ago. Before, these were sold at a significant value. These can be seen in many countries and continents as well. Every continent may has their own unique bead such as Asia, America, Africa and other continents.

Before, these were solely used as a means of payment for trading. These were even essential to share some information such as the age of a person. These can even indicate the status of a person in terms of wealth. These were mainly seen in the African culture especially in the western part of the continent.

Many of these beautiful beads were placed inside huge containers by different merchants when they have to leave their homes. These were off loaded if they like to change it to slaves. There are also tribes that are still attached to its spiritual significance. These were often worn by Egyptian Kings whenever they are buried to signify the wealth and power that they have.

The present market has been selling different kinds of such bead. Feather drops, Venetian fancy, watermelon and Chevron are among the most popular among other kinds that are famed for numerous people. Chevron has been the most essential one in terms of trading since it possesses a very significant and an extremely high value.

The watermelon type looks thinner and is somehow similar to Chevron. It received its name because of its shape that resembles a fruit. Furthermore, Venetian was also used for trade as a currency. However, the feather drops were made as a currency in Africa. It was formed by passing colored glass on top of a bead.

In many years, these were transported to several countries either in Europe or in the East. These are sold usually at high values in some places that it was believed to have originated. Whenever these items would be brought to some places, these are primarily converted as money for buying products.

In the past, these were used as currencies for some countries. Nowadays, these items are used for aesthetic and artistic purposes. These are used for making jewelries like necklaces, earrings, bangles and bracelets. These are even seen in pendants. These products are hard to find that will contribute to the increase of its value and price.

These are usually grouped according to the kind of material that is included in it. There are several sorts of these beads such as the molded group, drawn ones and the wounded group. The wound type was made by using an old method of winding. The drawn ones are created as a result of the bubbles that occur whenever a material is pulled. The molded group are referred to as pressed beads since there are hollows in it that occurs whenever a molten glass is placed in the middle.

These antique glass beads are really delicate, beautiful, classic and very rare. These are usually sold in high values today and is still increasing in time. These are often used in decorating since it has attractive or appealing looks that will create a good product.




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