Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fabulous collection of 17 glass and carnelian beads, all of orb or barrel form, strung on 3 pieces of modern silver jewelry - a necklace and a pair of earrings - to be wearable. First, the gorgeous necklace is comprised 4 glass eye beads boasting hues of navy, white, yellow, sky blue, and red and arranged in an alternating pattern with 5 carnelian beads, all flanked by a pair of petite white glass beads. Alternatively, the drop earrings each feature 1 navy eye bead with white and pink dots flanked by a pair of carnelian beads. A stunning combination of ancient art and modern style! Size (necklace): 29.7" L (75.4 cm); (each earring): 3" L (7.6 cm); (largest bead): 0.5" L x 0.5" W (1.3 cm x 1.3 cm); silver quality: 87.6% to 92.3%; total weight: 23 grams

Provenance: private Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA collection, acquired in 1996 via inheritance in Hollywood, Florida, USA

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Beads are all ancient, but silver strand and earring fittings are modern. Some light abrasions to beads, commensurate with age and wear. Otherwise, all are intact, excellent, and wearable with vibrant colors.