Ancient Roman Glass Necklace (2,000 - 3,000 years old) sterling the Pyrite replaced the carbon

the Pyrite replaced the carbon and then a white substance called Pyrophyllite replaced the Pyrite

Due to the ancient origins of Roman Glass

where only a thin carbon layer is left on a piece of shale

and still in use today

Ancient Roman Glass Necklace (2,000 - 3,000 years old) sterling the Pyrite replaced the carbonAncient Roman Glass pieces are artifacts from the Ancient Roman Empire, and can be unearthed anywhere that the Roman Empire ruled between 2,000 3,000 years ago. As in this piece, the most gorgeous pieces have developed an iridescent patina, caused by a chemical reaction from being buried in the earth for centuries. It has been hand wrapped in solid sterling silver by our Florida West Artisans making the artistry of ancient Roman glassmakers into