Roman Era Blue Glass Beads, Recycled Bracelet Pieces Venetian glass imitating an ancient Dzi Bead

imitating an ancient Dzi Bead

Traditionally used in Native American on & off-loom weaving

assorted sizes and shapes (even a solid brass cube

ivory & grey tones/matrix

and a coin silver pendant

Roman Era Blue Glass Beads, Recycled Bracelet Pieces Venetian glass imitating an ancient Dzi Bead18" strand of Roman era dark blue glass beads made from transparent glass that is over 2,000 years old, recently excavated and drilled in Afghanistan. These were originally bangle bracelets, which were in broken sections. Cylindrical with a twist, these beads average 8mm long x 7mm diameter with 1. 5mm holes and have a matte finish. Last photo shows other color options. Beads were produced in Afghanistan in the 1980's.