Ancient Roman Glass Necklace (2,000 - 3,000 years old) sterling where only a thin carbon

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

000 years ago

I have wrapped it in solid tarnish resistant copper and hung it from a very soft cord of deerskin leather

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

925 pure (925 parts out of 1000 parts pure silver)  Argentium(r) is

Ancient Roman Glass Necklace (2,000 - 3,000 years old) sterling where only a thin 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