Emerald Green Roman Glass, Antique Bohemian Beads, Excavated Beads, Patinated Beads, and Tribal Brass Bracelet

This bracelet is crafted by connecting emerald green Roman glass, antique Bohemian beads, excavated beads, patinated beads, and tribal brass. The elongated beads are Roman glass, dating back to the Roman Empire (27 BCE - 395 CE). The tubular pieces were once part of bangles, which explains their gentle curve. As they are antique, minor chips are present, but they do not affect normal wear. The bird-shaped beads are also carved from Roman glass. The clear, oval beads are early 20th-century Bohemian beads. Despite some age-related scratches, they possess a wonderfully evocative charm. (Bohemian bead size: 0.9cm width, 0.7cm height) The white, disc-shaped beads are excavated beads. The patinated beads from Djenné, Mali, were originally all light blue, but some areas are now covered with a patina. Visible patination adds a beautiful, deep character to these beads, which date to around the 14th century. The small, round white beads are precious Roman glass beads, originally made as decorative elements for items like necklaces during the Roman era. Roman glass from the Roman Empire (27 BCE - 395 CE) exhibits a beautiful, iridescent sheen. This iridescence, or patination, occurs when glass is buried underground for extended periods, causing a chemical reaction between the glass and soil components, resulting in a shimmering effect. This phenomenon isn't universal; it appears only under specific, cumulative conditions. The tiny, textured beads are brass beads crafted by the Benin people of Africa, featuring incredibly intricate details. A touch of verdigris adds to their cool aesthetic. The small emerald green beads are antique "Indo-Pacific" beads, with origins tracing back to the 2nd century BCE. These particular beads are excavated artifacts from Indonesia, dating to approximately the 10th century – over a thousand years old! The clasp is an S-hook, allowing for versatile wear. This bracelet offers a delightful journey through beads from various eras. Size: Approximately 19.6cm (laid flat) Inner circumference: Approximately 18cm Materials: Glass, Brass, Wire