Roman Era Olive Glass Beads, Recycled Bracelet Pieces Prayer Box Pendant to 17mm diameter x 14mm

to 17mm diameter x 14mm

handcut and faceted in India

Wonderful dark blue color with gold and white inclusions

14 Karat gold chain with antique 18 karat gold pendant from India

Beautiful grey-greens with some blue "fire" reflective details

Roman Era Olive Glass Beads, Recycled Bracelet Pieces Prayer Box Pendant to 17mm diameter x 14mm18" strand of Roman era olive glass beads made from transparent glass that is over 2,000 years old, recently excavated and drilled in Afghanistan. These were originally bangle bracelets, which were in broken sections. Cylindrical with a twist, these beads average 8mm long x 7mm diameter with 1. 5mm holes and have a matte finish. Last photo shows other color options. Beads were produced in Afghanistan in the 1980's.