A Strand of Glass Blue Bangle Beads from Pakistan

These delicately shaped blue bangle beads are sold in Pakistan, however, they are said to be manufactured in Afghanistan. They are commonly said to have been made from the shards of Roman Glass scattered along the Silk Road trade routes, and so are frequently referred to as Roman Glass. The beads themselves are modern. Their abundance in the marketplace casts doubt on whether they are truly made of ancient glass, and as a result, the common "Roman Glass" name for these beads is not accurate. But the beads are certainly beautiful in shape and color and make perfect accents in jewelry design. They are also priced to be highly affordable. The beads range from 10 to 20mm in length and are about 3mm in diameter. There are about 25 beads per strand, not including yellow spacers. These are small beads, please note the size and also see the scale photos. The listing is for one strand. Photos show multiple strands. Weights and sizes are approximate. IMPORTANT NOTE. In the world of beads, and es