A Roman Glass Melon Bead, 1st-4th Century CE

This Roman glass bead, shaped like a melon with its characteristic segmented pattern, is a testament to the skill of ancient glassworkers. Glass beads were not only used in jewelry but also served as

This collection of glass beads from the Roman era, dating to the 1st-4th century CE, showcases the intricate bead-making techniques and trade networks of ancient Rome. The beads come in various shapes

This Roman-era millefiori glass bead exemplifies the height of ancient glassworking skill. The concentric circular patterns in rich blues and earth tones display the millefiori technique, which involv

**Originally Listed At $400** Rome, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE; Northern Europe, England, Victorian period, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning gold pendant in the shape of an openwork hea

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A wonderful pair of earrings each made from 6 ancient glass beads. The beads are translucent and opaque shades of blue, pearlescent white, and black

This exquisite Roman-Byzantine glass bead exemplifies the period's glasswork mastery, featuring the classic 'evil eye' motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes. The swirling patterns and intense co

Category: Beads and Jewelry ComponentsThis lot of six red glass beads exemplifies the ancient glassmaking techniques that flourished during the Roman Empire. Their vibrant color and smooth finishes sh

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A dazzling pair of necklaces each comprised of dozens of Roman glass beads, all boasting rich hues of cobalt and strung on modern strands with lobste

**First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A gorgeous pair of necklaces each comprised of dozens of Roman glass beads of spherical form, all boasting rich hues of cob

**First Time At Auction** Rome, Imperial, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A gorgeous necklace comprised of twenty-five millefiori glass beads boasting vibrant hues of green, pink, yellow, blue, grey, and w

**First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. Two lovely and wearable necklaces, similar in form, comprised of dozens of petite glass and faience beads. Mostly rounded,

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE; Near East, Persian Empire / Egypt, Islamic culture, ca. 7th to 11th century CE. A collec

**First Time At Auction** Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. Three beads depicting menorahs from ancient Rome, including a translucent blue-green glass pendant depicting a seven-lamp (six branch

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE; Near East, Islamic Period, ca. 500 to 1000 CE; Persia, modern day Iran and Turkey, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. A gorgeous ensemble of dozens of ancient glass

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE; Near East, Islamic Period, ca. 500 to 1000 CE; Persia, modern day Iran and Turkey, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. A gorgeous ensemble of dozens of ancient glass

Dimension: 9.6x9mm Introduction: Encounter the timeless elegance of the Roman Empire with this melon form monochrome glass bead, hailing from the 1st to the 4th century AD. Such beads are a testament

Dimension: 10x10mm Introduction: Encounter the timeless elegance of the Roman Empire with this melon form monochrome glass bead, hailing from the 1st to the 4th century AD. Such beads are a testament

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE; Pre-Colombian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec / Mezcala culture, ca. 1200 to 600 BCE. A collection of 11 brass, bronze, stone, and glass items,

An attractive Roman glass bead necklace, c. 1st - 4th Century AD, in multiple colors of translucent and opaque glass and includes a nice blue glass melon bead and a central stone bead serving as a pen

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A gorgeous and wearable necklace composed of dozens of beads made from chalky faience, white shell fragments, stone beads, and glinting glass. The be

A mixed group of assorted Roman glass beads, 1st - 4th Century AD, of various colors, a couple are of mosaic glass and a few are stone and probably a bit earlier. Ex Wiltshire, UK private collection.

These 8 monochrome glass beads from ancient Europe, specifically dated from the 1st to the 4th centuries CE, display a rich, cobalt blue hue, which was a highly sought-after color in glassmaking of th

These 7 monochrome glass beads from ancient Europe, specifically dated from the 1st to the 4th centuries CE, display a rich, cobalt blue hue, which was a highly sought-after color in glassmaking of th

This petite Roman glass bead, resplendent with its vibrant red hue and intricate patterns, exemplifies the artistry of ancient Roman craftsmanship. Its design reflects the confluence of beauty and fun