Ancient Bactrian, Roman, Early Islamic and Byzantine Glass Beads Necklace

Carry around some of the world's most beautiful and precious elements when wearing a piece by Gurhan. The designer travels across the globe to bring gorgeous, one of a kind pieces to your jewelry box. When donning the Gurhan One of a Kind Roman Glass Bead Necklace, you are wearing a piece of historical architecture across your neckline. Shimmering with rich luster and natural texture, this necklace boasts real Roman glass melted and sculpted into stunning beads. Imagine taking something seen only in textbooks and museums and turning it into a beautiful piece of jewelry - that is the style this necklace embodies. These one of a kind beads connect together with high-karat gold balls adding that extra touch of luxury that we love about Gurhan jewelry.

Sterling silver pendant measures 23mm in diameter and features 11mm ancient Roman glass center. Pendant hangs on 1mm wide snake chain with lobster clasp. Color of Roman glass will vary. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. .925 sterling silver. ABOUT ANCIENT ROMAN GLASS JEWELRY - Ancient Roman Glass jewelry blends the mystique and romance of the ancient world, a unique beauty shaped by the forces of nature, and skilled modern craftsmanship. The result is a wearable piece of history that, with proper care, will be treasured for generations to come. THE HISTORY - Almost 2, 000 years ago, the Roman Empire was the birthplace of new glass blowing techniques used to create items like plates, vases, bowls, and jars. Today, this ancient glass can be recovered in archaeological sites in Israel, which was a major center for glass production during ancient times. Because Roman Glass jewelry is made of fragments of these ancient hand-blown glass objects, each piece varies in shape, thickness and color. Every piece of Roman Glass jewelry is one-of-a-kind. NATURE'S TOUCH - The striking colors found in Roman Glass jewelry come from a thin natural layer called the "patina" that formed over the course of centuries as the glass lay in mineral-rich soil. Through a process of oxidation, the patina developed these beautiful and complex shades of blue, green, and other colors. MODERN CRAFTSMANSHIP - Skilled artisans carefully choose ancient glass fragments, clean them to reveal their colorful natural patina, cut and shape the glass, and mount the glass to make a finished piece of top-quality jewelry. Designers craft jewelry that calls to mind the ancient past, in a wide variety of modern styles.

Roman Empire Glass bead Necklace beads 1700 yrs old A Description This is a beautiful Roman Glass bead necklace from Afghanistan. Three of the beads are pretty blue and greens with other ornamental colors. Many of the beads in this necklace came from Roman Glass Bangle jewelry peices hence the additional decorative colors.The necklace was Strung with high stress steel wire to help it endure through time. The glass bead age is around 1600 to 1900 years old. The spacer beads are made from Afghanistan natural Tourmaline. The clasp in 925 Silver. There is one bead that the center area is worn through a bit and you can see the wire some in the center of the bead but it is holding fast. The necklace maker deemed the bead good enough to use but nevertheless I have added some discount to the necklace for this. Some history of Roman Glass: The Roman Empire began extending around the birth of Christ under the rule of Julius Caesar who became appointed dictator in 44 BC and reached its territorial peak under Emperor Tra

Two strand necklace has beaded chain with an Ancient Roman Glass Pendant that measure 26mm. The ancient glass is 16.5mm and the length of the necklace is 16-1/2 inches. Includes certificate of authenticity. .925 sterling silver. ABOUT ANCIENT ROMAN GLASS JEWELRY - Ancient Roman Glass jewelry blends the mystique and romance of the ancient world, a unique beauty shaped by the forces of nature, and skilled modern craftsmanship. The result is a wearable piece of history that, with proper care, will be treasured for generations to come. THE HISTORY - Almost 2, 000 years ago, the Roman Empire was the birthplace of new glass blowing techniques used to create items like plates, vases, bowls, and jars. Today, this ancient glass can be recovered in archaeological sites in Israel, which was a major center for glass production during ancient times. Because Roman Glass jewelry is made of fragments of these ancient hand-blown glass objects, each piece varies in shape, thickness and color. Every piece of Roman Glass jewelry is one-of-a-kind. NATURE'S TOUCH - The striking colors found in Roman Glass jewelry come from a thin natural layer called the patina that formed over the course of centuries as the glass lay in mineral-rich soil. Through a process of oxidation, the patina developed these beautiful and complex shades of blue, green, and other colors. MODERN CRAFTSMANSHIP - Skilled artisans carefully choose ancient glass fragments, clean them to reveal their colorful natural patina, cut and shape the glass, and mount the glass to make a finished piece of top-quality jewelry. Designers craft jewelry that calls to mind the ancient past, in a wide variety of modern styles.

17" Round Ancient Roman Glass Rope Bead Edge Necklace .925 Sterling Silver Sterling silver pendant measures 23mm in diameter and features 11mm ancient Roman glass center. Pendant hangs on 1mm wide snake Color will vary. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. While Your Shopping Check out these other Roman Glass Pendents!

925 Silver Roman Glass Antique bead necklace 1700 YRS A Description This is a gorgeous 925 Silver Clasp Roman Glass bead necklace from Afghanistan. The beads are lovely blue color. Some are black. The beads are pieces of bangle bracelet Jewelry in the old Roman empire. The necklace was strung with high stress steel wire to help it endure through time. The glass bead age is around 1500 to 1900 years old. The small spacer beads were made from natural Tourmaline stones. Some history of Roman Glass: The Roman Empire began extending around the birth of Christ under the rule of Julius Caesar who became appointed dictator in 44 BC and reached its territorial peak under Emperor Trajan. Its borders extended from Spain, North Africa and England to the East and India Israel and Afghanistan to the West. The Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 AD however the Eastern portion endured until and invasion of the Turks brought about its end in1453. By the end of the first century AD large scale manufacturing resulted in the e

925 Silver Roman Glass Antique beads necklace 1700 yrs A This is a beautiful Roman Glass bead necklace that was strung together in Afghanistan. The clasp is 925 Silver. The Roman Empire extended into the that region over 1000 years ago. The glass is Roman Glass and approximately 1500 years old to 1900 years old. The bead coordination was thoughtful and well done. A high tension strong wire was used to help it endure. The spacer beads are Garnet and Afghan Jade. Some history of Roman Glass: The Roman Empire began extending around the birth of Christ under the rule of Julius Caesar who became appointed dictator in 44 BC and reached its territorial peak under Emperor Trajan. Its borders extended from Spain, North Africa and England to the East and India Israel and Afghanistan to the West. The Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 AD however the Eastern portion endured until and invasion of the Turks brought about its end in1453. By the end of the first century AD large scale manufacturing resulted in the establi

This book presents a series of critical analyses of the structure, historical development, and composition of the elite strata of late Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic societies in the eastern Mediterranean basin. Elite culture and elite strata in societies leave an unmistakable record in the literature and in the visual and material culture of the world. The contributors to this volume set out to analyze aspects of these phenomena in the late ancient and early medieval eastern Mediterranean world. Culture change, economic foundations, political roles and function, social composition, and background and origins of old and new elites are the focus of the contributions by scholars who deal with the fate of the later Roman elite and its successors. The ways in which elites perceived themselves and how they created, maintained, and enhanced their identity, and the ways in which others both within and outside of their own society and culture saw them are important! themes. The structure of new Byzantine elites and the role of late Roman and Byzantine provincial elite society, the development of new elites in early Islamic society, the role played by pre-state elites and their fluctuating identities in the context of clan and tribal social organizations are all treated.In addition, the volume includes important studies of the ways in which elite culture expressed itself in these different socio-cultural environments, both through literary as well as visual media. Contributors include: Hugh Kennedy, Leslie Brubaker, Zeev Rubin, Nadia-Maria El-Cheikh, William Lancaster and Felicity Lancaster, Averil Cameron, Claudia Rapp, Michael Morony, Elizabeth Jeffreys, and John Haldon.

925 Silver Roman Glass Antique beads necklace 1700 yrs A Description: This is a beautiful Roman Glass bead necklace that was strung together in Afghanistan. The clasp is 925 Silver. The Roman Empire extended into the that region over 1000 years ago. The glass is Roman Glass and approximately 1500 years old to 1900 years old. The bead coordination was thoughtful and well done. A high tension strong wire was used to help it endure. I believe the spacer beads are citrine. Some history of Roman Glass: The Roman Empire began extending around the birth of Christ under the rule of Julius Caesar who became appointed dictator in 44 BC and reached its territorial peak under Emperor Trajan. Its borders extended from Spain, North Africa and England to the East and India Israel and Afghanistan to the West. The Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 AD however the Eastern portion endured until and invasion of the Turks brought about its end in1453. By the end of the first century AD large scale manufacturing resulted in the

Antique Roman Glass Bead Pendant Necklace 1400 yrs A This is a gorgeous Antique Roman Glass Pendant Necklace from Afghanistan. A lovley transluscent olive green color. The accent beads are of the necklace are Afghan Lapis Lazul with a 925 Silver clasp. The approximate age of the bead dates back to around 1400 to 1700 years old. Some history of Roman Glass: The Roman Empire began extending around the birth of Christ under the rule of Julius Caesar who became appointed dictator in 44 BC and reached its territorial peak under Emperor Trajan. Its borders extended from Spain, North Africa and England to the East and India Israel and Afghanistan to the West. The Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 AD however the Eastern portion endured until and invasion of the Turks brought about its end in1453. By the end of the first century AD large scale manufacturing resulted in the establishment of glass as a commonly available material in the Roman world. Interesting many sailing vessels were made of Glass. The invention