Ancient Roman Glass Beads, Afghanistan Amber Glass Czech pressed glass from the

Czech pressed glass from the 1920s

Classic Nephrite Jade beads hand cut in Idar-Oberstein

Those familiar with the 1950s Bollywood film NAGAN and those based off that film will recognize these beads

Lovely carved feathered patterns in the dark green bakelite

Ancient Roman Glass Beads, Afghanistan Amber Glass Czech pressed glass from the17" strand of ancient Roman period glass pieces cut and drilled as beads recently. About 2000 years old from various excavations in Afghanistan along the Silk Road regions. 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 26mm long x 19mm wide. This ancient glass has calcification on it.