Carl asked me to post an image of a revival 7-layer chevron bead. So here's one I documented in 2001. Although I took several photos, none turned out terrifically well. Nevertheless, in the cross-section view we can count all the layers and see the core layers that are similar to early (16th C.) chevron beads. The bead is somewhat beat-up, but looks pretty modern.

Back when Michael Heide was alive (so before 1994), he showed me a 7-layer bead and said he was convinced it was a modern bead. I certainly saw his point. I expect I must have a photo of this bead too, but I can't locate it at the moment.

If I think of anything elkse to add to this series, I may do that.

Have a good day. Jamey