Ancient Roman Glass Beads, Afghanistan watermelon beads either worn as a pendant

either worn as a pendant

Sizes are approx 6mm x 3mm to 14mm x 2mm with a tiny

Picture is some kind of colonial depiction of two women

Last photo shows 2 other earring designs in this collection

Venetian-made in the mid-1800s and traded in Africa

Ancient Roman Glass Beads, Afghanistan watermelon beads either worn as a pendant17" strand of ancient Roman period glass pieces cut and drilled into beads. Over 2000 year old glass from various excavations in Afghanistan. A variety of unusual shapes, sizes and colors. Wonderful as it is, or use in your own jewelry projects. Sizes range from 11mm x 9mm to 22mm x 15mm, and a large chunky centerpiece 22mm long x 14mm thick. This ancient glass has calcification.