Product Description: Experience the timeless elegance of ancient Roman glass with this long necklace. Crafted from excavated fragments of Roman glass, each piece is strung together with a simple thread, preserving their original charm. The delicate glass pieces, many of which feature iridescence and ancient bubbles, offer a light and airy feel that modern glass cannot replicate. This necklace exudes sophistication and pairs beautifully with other necklaces for a layered look.

Specifications:

• Origin: Afghanistan
• Estimated Production Era: 1st century BCE – 2nd century CE (based on the age of the glass)
• Materials: Roman glass, thread
• Length (including thread):
  • A: 91cm, Pendant Part: 42cm
  • B: 94cm, Pendant Part: 39cm
  • C: 91cm, Pendant Part: 41cm
  • D: 80cm, Pendant Part: 37cm
  The length can be adjusted by tying the thread at different points.
• Special Notes:
  • This necklace is made with unaltered glass fragments. While the edges are beveled, some sharp parts may still be present; please handle with care.
  • As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, chips, or stains.
  • The iridescent parts of the ancient glass may flake off, so avoid vigorous rubbing during cleaning.
• Important Information:
  • Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may vary in pattern and color.
  • Please allow for slight measurement discrepancies.

About Roman Beads:

From the 1st century BCE to the 4th century CE, glass craftsmanship flourished in the Roman Empire, with many glass products being produced and exported as trade items. These glass products, made along the Mediterranean coast, spread across a vast region from Northern Europe to Japan. Initially, most of the glass was opaque, but from the 1st century CE onwards, transparent glass gained popularity. Beads crafted as jewelry were highly valued, while glass fragments from cups and pitchers, which often had holes drilled into them, are more commonly found and can be acquired relatively inexpensively today.