Amethyst Ancient Roman buying Glass Mismatched Earrings

Amethyst Ancient Roman Glass Mismatched Earrings

Heavily encrusted and very old (from the 2,000 years ago layer) fragments of ancient Roman glass combined with matte Amethyst teardrops are mismatched perfection.

Smaller and more recent yet still ancient rondelles and little red (pink) tourmaline rondelles are a gorgeous addition and compliment the pieces of ancient glass in pale blue hues.

The glass pieces have incredible patinas which is so hard to capture in a photograph.

Fabulous 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 buying from a box lot of these artifacts, looking for patina, shape and color.
Each piece is one of a kind.

Hand forged artisan sterling silver earwires and head pins. Measure 2” from top of ear wire in my signature stylized swan design.

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!***