When you design a new piece with these special beads, you will be preserving an object of history and art, formed out of the vessels, cups and perfume bottles of an ancient people.

These handmade ancient beads have been drilled and threaded into strands from the excavated glass of ancient kingdoms along
The Silk Road in Central Asia. In today's marketplace, glass beads of this type are called "Roman Glass."

What makes them unique is their mineral deposits and iridescent patina on some beads. These mineral deposits have formed over the ages, and now highly desired by jewelry makers.

Value of Roman Glass in the marketplace is based on a strand’s level of iridescence and the size and weight of the glass.
As this is the measure, these beads have been competitively priced for wholesale price.

Soft Colors in shades of blue greens.

Please understand all strands are one of a kind. There are no two beads nor strands alike. We will chose strands from our supply of this style.
In this price range, not every bead will have substantial mineral deposits and iridescence.

As with all handmade beads, please expect imperfections in size, shape and color. Due to their age, please expect chips and cracks, as this is their nature.