Ancient Roman Glass Jewelry Tribal Artifact Earrings

Description

Ancient Roman glass fragments in earthy green and deep amber brown, substantial pieces with wonderful surface patina. Perfect jewelry for the elegant armchair archaeologist. Ancient shards are pieces of history, little archaeological treasures that are lie organic gems. I hand picked and paired each piece from a box lot of these artifacts, looking for patina, shape and color. Each piece is one of a kind. I love the continuity the shape of the glass and the moss opal beads provide, allowing for the individual and different colors of the glass to compliment one another. Antique Tibetan sterling silver beads are etched and add rustic richness. Sterling silver ear hooks and fine silver wire. Measure about 2 3/4" from top of ear wire. A note on Ancient Roman Glass beads: These ancient fragments are found all over the ancient Roman world, and today the most plentiful sources seem to be Israel and Afghanistan. The glass has been buried for many centuries- some of it even more than 2,000 years. They've been drilled and shaped recently, but retain the gorgeous iridescence that has developed through centuries of chemical reaction to the environment. The climate in the Middle East combines hot temperatures and flash flooding; the centuries of this exposure caused chemical changes in the glass in conjunction with the minerals present in the soil. The iridescence produced is simply stunning, and these shards absolutely become jewels the way they refract the light and change colors. Care instructions: ***PLEASE DO NOT GET THEM WET. AT ALL. Remember, this glass could be 2000 years old. Do not get hairspray or makeup or lotion on them. Refrain from touching the glass too much, as these organic gems continue to react with their environment and the things you introduce. Oils on your hands (natural, perfumes, lotions) may affect the patina. Store them separately from other jewelry, but do wear them and enjoy them as special treasures!***