Gold Band Roman Beads with Aventurine

Product Description: These beads are from ancient Rome.

Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)

Gold Band (Aventurine)

Crafted by incorporating gold powder into golden glass, these beads exude a timeless charm.

Size:

• Length: 50cm
• Central Bead Size: 13mm x 34mm

Note: As these are antique items, they may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Roman Beads:

Era: 100 BCE to 300 CE

Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt), Syrian coastal regions, etc.

During the 1st century BCE to the 4th century CE, glass craftsmanship flourished in the Roman Empire, and many glass products were made and exported as trade goods. Glass items crafted along the Mediterranean coast spread to a vast area, from Northern Europe to Japan.

Initially, most glass was opaque, but by the 1st century, transparent glass became popular and widespread. Beads made as jewelry were highly valued, while fragments of glass made into cups or pitchers with holes drilled in them are more commonly unearthed and can still be relatively inexpensive today.