Roman Era Blue Glass Beads, Recycled Bracelet Pieces etched Mined and cut in Afghanistan

Mined and cut in Afghanistan

2 loops with 4mm hole

Largest beads are 11mm diameter

Can be polished more

average size 24mm long x 15-18mm diameter

Roman Era Blue Glass Beads, Recycled Bracelet Pieces etched Mined and cut in Afghanistan18" 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.