Ancient Roman Glass Necklace with Sterling Silver by lunedesigns
Description
The glass disc beads in this piece are of ancient Roman origin, and were found in the Nimroz province of Afghanistan. They date between 900 & 1200 years old, and were excavated 4-5 years ago.
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<br />Every glass coin is completely different--the hues vary from ephemeral celery to sea green to palest aqua blue; some are glassy clear like shallow coastal waters, and some are milky like frosted glass; some bear creamy accretions like sea spume and barnacles; some are chunky and rustic; some are delicate and wafer thin.
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<br />Roughly tumbled aquamarines and bone beads in ivory seemed a natural compliment to these beads, as did deerskin lacing in a soft palomino color. Hammered, hand-formed beadcaps in nickel, and a pewter toggle clasp mirror the sterling silver wire.
<br />
<br />Every glass coin is completely different--the hues vary from ephemeral celery to sea green to palest aqua blue; some are glassy clear like shallow coastal waters, and some are milky like frosted glass; some bear creamy accretions like sea spume and barnacles; some are chunky and rustic; some are delicate and wafer thin.
<br />
<br />Roughly tumbled aquamarines and bone beads in ivory seemed a natural compliment to these beads, as did deerskin lacing in a soft palomino color. Hammered, hand-formed beadcaps in nickel, and a pewter toggle clasp mirror the sterling silver wire.
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