Glass Bangle Beads from Pakistan Yellow and Brick Red Tones X165

These delicately shaped green 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 about 7 to 17mm in length and are about 2-4mm in diameter. There are about 24-28 beads per strand, not including the tiny spacers. These are small beads, please note the size and also see the scale photos. Please also note that the strands do vary, the photos show several examples to underscore variability. The scale of the ruler in