Followed trends set by the Etruscans, using gold and glass beads, but as the power and spread of the Roman Empire increased. The ancient Romans. considered jewellery to be an essential accessory, being a public display of the wealth of high social classes.
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Possibly 300-700AD
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Ancient viking green glass beads: genuine 9 century 16mm Field find
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ANCIENT ISLAMIC FOLDED GLASS COLOURFUL. I have research the bead and cannot find a similar example so its probably unique or a sole survivor. TURTLE BEAD - 400 A.D. - 500 A.D. The turtle has two raised black eyes.
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A string of ancient glass beads re-strung with modern string. Circa 1st - 3rd century AD. Bead size: 10mm - 18mm. No repairs have been made. Good condition.
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Ancient Roman Egyptian bead Condition: good Item number: A189
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Stunning Ancient Roman Tiny Quartet Of Glass Beads very wearable ancient artefacts found in Britain. from old English collection. L24j
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