


Custom Order – Roman Glass Bead Pendant #3 (1st–3rd Century AD) (Approx. 3 weeks)
Ancient Roman Glass Bead Pendant
1st–3rd Century AD | Set in Sterling Silver with Chain
This pendant features a genuine hand-blown glass bead, crafted nearly two millennia ago during the height of the Roman Empire. Once traded as a luxury adornment, the bead has survived with remarkable beauty. Its surface shimmers with natural iridescence — a rainbow patina formed as minerals interacted with the buried glass over centuries. Each angle reveals shifting hues, a living testament to Rome’s artistry in glassmaking.
Artifact Details (Collapsible Section):
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Type: Hand-blown Roman glass bead
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Date: 1st–3rd century AD
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Origin: Roman Empire
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Size: Approx. 17 mm (see photos for scale)
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Material: Ancient glass with natural iridescence
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Preservation: Surface weathering and mineral patina from burial
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Condition: Stable, with ancient textures intact
The Setting & Chain (Collapsible Section):
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Custom prong setting to avoid stress on the fragile glass
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Open design for full visibility of iridescence and surface detail
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Sterling silver chain included (16", 18", 20", or 24")
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Upgrade available to 14k or 18k gold chain
The History (Collapsible Section):
Roman artisans perfected the craft of glassblowing, producing colorful and intricate forms prized across the empire. Beads like this were luxury adornments and portable wealth, traded from Britain to the Near East. Their luminous patina, formed naturally during centuries underground, is now valued as the most compelling marker of their age and authenticity.
What’s Included (Collapsible Section):
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Authentic Roman glass bead (1st–3rd century AD)
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Custom prong-set pendant in sterling silver (gold upgrade available)
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Sterling silver chain (16", 18", 20", or 24")
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Certificate of authenticity with historical notes
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Velvet-lined display box
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Polishing cloth
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Free insured U.S. shipping (international available)
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Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee — every artifact is genuine and responsibly sourced

Custom Order – Roman Glass Bead Pendant #3 (1st–3rd Century AD) (Approx. 3 weeks)
Coin Options
Setting Type
There are many coin setting options that we offer.
Bezel:
- The coin is held in place with a hammered edge
- This offers a clean look and protects the edge of the coin, but does cover some part of the front and back of the coin face
*This option is not available for Rose Gold
Prong:
- The coin is held in place with prongs, with options of 3 or more utilized
- This accentuates the irregularities of ancient coins, showing off most of the edge
- Options of prong ring around the coin or behind the coin
Jump Ring:
- A jump ring is soldered through the coin to be affixed to a chain
Fixed Chain:
- The setting is directly soldered to the chain
Metal Type
We offer a range of metal options for the coin to be set in, from Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold and more. You can even chose to select Rose Gold.
Bail Options
The bail is the hardware in which your pendant rests along a chain. We offer single ring, double ring and triple ring bail options. This applies most commonly to the bezel set coins.
You can also customize the orientation, thickness of the bail and more.
Jewelry Application
With your choice of coin, you also have the option to choose type of jewelry. We offer anything from pendants, cufflinks, bracelets, rings and more.
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