Ancient Roman Glass Necklace Red Green Beads
Item details
- Color pattern
- Green and Pink
- Jewelry material
- Glass, Metal, and Wood
- Jewelry type
- Imitation jewelry
- Necklace design
- Beaded
- Elongated faceted pinkish-white glass center bead with milky translucency
- Two rounded deep red glass beads with a matte frosted finish
- Rough-cut green glass beads with gold-toned metal spacers
Type: Handmade beaded necklace
Materials: Glass, ebony with silver inlay, old cow bone, gold-toned metal
Finish / color: Glossy, matte, and frosted glass in greens, reds, and pink
Closure: Gold-toned lobster claw clasp with short extension chain
Adjustable: Short extension chain
The necklace wears as a statement piece, with the large center bead resting near the collarbone. It stands out against plain necklines and layers easily with simpler chains.
- Everyday wear with denim, linen, and knitwear
- Gallery openings and art fairs
- Dinner dates and evening outings
- Weekend markets and travel
- Layered with other earthy, handcrafted pieces
- Wipe glass and metal with a soft, dry cloth.
- Keep ebony, silver inlay, and bone away from water and perfume.
- Store flat in a soft pouch, away from direct sun and hard contact.
Each piece is handmade, so bead shapes, sizes, and color shading vary slightly from one necklace to the next.
30-day returns & exchanges
30-day returns & exchanges
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A closer look
This handcrafted necklace features a distinctive design inspired by ancient Roman and West Asian glasswork, characterized by a mix of organic and geometric bead shapes. The primary focal point is a large, elongated, faceted bead in a pale, translucent pinkish-white hue, which exhibits a smooth, glossy surface with subtle internal striations and a soft, milky translucency. This central element is flanked by two prominent, rounded, deep red glass beads that possess a matte, frosted finish, providing a strong color contrast to the lighter central stone. The red beads are separated from the central pink element by small, irregularly shaped, translucent green and yellowish-green glass chips that add texture and visual complexity to the arrangement.
The main body of the necklace is composed of numerous small, irregularly shaped, rough-cut green glass beads, which vary in shade from deep forest green to lighter teal and turquoise tones. These beads have a textured, somewhat crystalline appearance, suggesting a hand-cut or naturally fractured finish rather than a perfectly polished surface. Interspersed among the green beads are small, cylindrical gold-toned metal spacers that provide structural separation and a metallic accent. The overall color palette is earthy and rich, dominated by the greens of the glass, the deep reds of the accent beads, and the soft pink of the central stone, all tied together by the warm gold tones of the metal components.
In addition to the glass and metal elements, the necklace incorporates beads made from other materials, specifically described as ebony inlaid with silver and old cow bone. The ebony beads are dark, almost black, with a distinct, thin white or silver inlay line running horizontally across their surface, creating a striking visual break in the dark wood. The bone beads are a creamy, off-white color with a carved, textured surface, featuring intricate, raised patterns that suggest a traditional or antique carving style. These organic material beads add a tactile and historical dimension to the piece, contrasting with the smoother glass elements.
The construction of the necklace includes a gold-toned metal clasp mechanism, which appears to be a lobster claw clasp attached to a short extension chain. A small, rectangular metal tag is visible near the clasp, engraved with the word "STEEL," indicating the material of the clasp hardware. The beads are strung in a continuous loop, with the arrangement of materials creating a rhythmic pattern of colors and textures. The overall aesthetic is one of rustic elegance, combining the raw, imperfect beauty of handcrafted glass and organic materials with the precision of metalwork. The necklace is designed to be worn as a statement piece, with the large central bead and the contrasting red and green elements ensuring it stands out as a focal point.