{"title":"Ancient \u0026 Roman Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Ancient \u0026amp; Roman Glass Beads collection features genuine, centuries-old glass pieces—often excavated from sites across the Middle East and Central Asia. These 15–16\" strands are made from recycled fragments of ancient vessels and artifacts, tumbled smooth and lightly drilled to preserve their iridescent patina and timeless character. Ideal for designs rooted in history, story, and one-of-a-kind texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ancient-glass-5x8-8x20mm-blue-tube-bangle-beads-16-17-inch","title":"Ancient Glass 5x8-8x20mm Blue Tube Bangle Beads - 16-17 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eAncient glass from Pakistan, particularly from archaeological sites like those in the Swat Valley, has been excavated and repurposed into contemporary beads. This ancient glass, often dating back centuries or even millennia (from periods like the Gandhara civilization or earlier), is typically found in various states of preservation. When turned into modern beads, this old glass is carefully shaped, drilled, and sometimes polished, allowing its historical character and often subtle, naturally patinated colors to be appreciated in new jewelry designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the uniqueness of these ancient beads each strand will have beads that vary in shape, size, and color. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strand you receive may look different from what is shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46166617325717,"sku":"AG5-20TUBE-BL","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6420\/8533\/files\/AG5-20TUBE-BL-001.jpg?v=1753718390"},{"product_id":"ancient-glass-4x6-6x16mm-multi-color-tube-bangle-beads-15-16-inch","title":"Ancient Glass 4x6-6x16mm Multi  Color Tube Bangle Beads - 15-16 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eAncient glass from Pakistan, particularly from archaeological sites like those in the Swat Valley, has been excavated and repurposed into contemporary beads. This ancient glass, often dating back centuries or even millennia (from periods like the Gandhara civilization or earlier), is typically found in various states of preservation. 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Some are larger and more defined, some are smaller and discreet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strand you receive may look different from what is shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46166617718933,"sku":"RG5-20TUBE-PEND","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6420\/8533\/files\/RG5-20TUBE-PEND-001.jpg?v=1753719324"},{"product_id":"roman-glass-6x10-14x24mm-free-form-rectangle-with-coin-bezel-pendant-15-16-inch","title":"Roman Glass 6x10-14x24mm Free Form Rectangle with Coin Bezel Pendant - 15-16 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoman glass that has been turned into contemporary beads refers to ancient Roman glass artifacts (often shards or fragments) that are carefully salvaged, sometimes reshaped, tumbled, or polished, and then drilled to be incorporated into modern jewelry designs. 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