Thank you so much , Of course now I have got it out the bag and extended it properly I can see it is a long lariat type necklace with a tassel on the end. I was so fixated that they were African beads (as have alot more of those which will post presently)
It measures 26 1/2 " long. Having searched again using Venetian as a keyword have found similar that are melon millefiori. Feeling very relieved that I didn't cut it up for the beads !!! cheers again.