Ancient Roman Glass Earrings Raindrop Shape Sterling Silver

Textured sterling silver pear french wire drop earrings with diamond shape Roman glass. The drops measure 16mm x 24mm; and the Roman glass center is 11mm x 14mm. The earrings hang approximately 39mm. Color of Roman glass will vary. ABOUT ANCIENT ROMAN GLASS JEWELRY: Ancient Roman Glass jewelry blends the mystique and romance of the ancient world, a unique beauty shaped by the forces of nature, and skilled modern craftsmanship. The result is a wearable piece of history that, with proper care, will be treasured for generations to come. THE HISTORY - Almost 2,000 years ago, the Roman Empire was the birthplace of new glass blowing techniques used to create items like plates, vases, bowls, and jars. Today, this ancient glass can be recovered in archaeological sites in Israel, which was a major center for glass production during ancient times. Because Roman Glass jewelry is made of fragments of these ancient hand-blown glass objects, each piece varies in shape, thickness and color. Ev