An 18" sterling silver necklace featuring a polished pear shape green ancient Roman glass pendant measuring approximately 11.5mm x 45mm. Finished with a lobster clasp. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Ancient Roman glass coloring will vary.

Ancient Roman glass is not a manufactured gemstone or a synthetic material: it is archaeological material — fragments of glass vessels, bottles, and objects produced during the Roman period, approximately the 1st through 6th centuries CE, and recovered from archaeological sites predominantly in the Levant, including present-day Israel, Jordan, and Syria. Roman glassblowing technology, developed in the 1st century BCE and refined across the following centuries, produced glass in a range of colours — aqua, green, amber, and clear — through the introduction of mineral colorants and the natural mineral composition of the sand and ash used as raw materials. After burial for approximately two thousand years, the surface of Roman glass undergoes a chemical process in which the silica network of the glass reacts with moisture and minerals in the soil, causing the outer layers of the glass surface to decompose into thin films of different refractive indices. These films produce iridescent interference colours — the same optical mechanism that produces colour in soap bubbles and oil on water — that appear across the surface of the glass as shifting, spectral blues, greens, golds, and purples. This iridescent patina is the defining visual characteristic of ancient Roman glass as a jewelry material, and it cannot be replicated in manufactured glass: it is produced only by two thousand years of burial and the specific mineralogical conditions of the soil in which the glass lay. The green base colour of this pendant is the natural colour of the original Roman glass, visible through and alongside the iridescent surface. The pendant is polished to a pear shape measuring 11.5mm x 45mm — a length-to-width ratio of approximately 3.9:1 that makes it the most elongated pendant form in this collection. Each piece of ancient Roman glass is unique: the coloring, iridescence, and surface character of each pendant will differ from every other.

A refined gift for ancient history lovers or anyone looking for an ancient Roman glass pendant necklace where a 2,000-year-old polished green glass fragment — with its characteristic iridescent burial patina — is set as an 11.5mm x 45mm pear drop on a sterling silver chain, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

✨ How to Wear

Wear alone as a refined statement pendant. The 11.5mm x 45mm Roman glass pear drop hangs on the 18" sterling silver chain at the collarbone. Each piece is unique — the coloring and iridescence of your pendant will differ from images shown. The sterling silver pairs naturally with silver and mixed-metal jewelry.

💎 Quality & Certification

• Certificate of Authenticity: Each necklace comes with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the ancient Roman glass origin of the pendant.

• Ancient Roman Glass: The pendant is genuine ancient Roman glass — archaeological material recovered from Roman-period sites in the Levant, approximately 1st–6th century CE. It is not a reproduction, not synthetic, and not manufactured to replicate Roman glass.

• Verified Authentication: We are committed to transparency and high-quality standards. Every piece is sourced exclusively from trusted professional suppliers who meet our strict quality and material standards.

• Premium Materials: We partner only with reliable professional suppliers to ensure every piece meets our strict material standards (e.g., genuine .925 Sterling Silver).

⚠️ Important: Size & Scale Disclaimer

• Natural & Archaeological Variation: Ancient Roman glass coloring will vary. As each pendant is a fragment of genuine ancient glass, the exact colour, iridescence, surface texture, and appearance of each piece will differ significantly from every other. No two pendants are identical. The images shown are representative only.

• Macro Photography: To showcase the iridescent Roman glass surface detail, images (including model shots) are taken with macro lenses and may appear larger than life.

• Final Authority: The actual size and specifications of this product are strictly based on the physical measurements listed in the table below. Please confirm these dimensions meet your requirements before purchasing.

📐 Product Specifications

📦 Packaging Details

Each piece is carefully placed in a suitable jewelry pouch or box based on its style and value. We ensure all items are securely packed for safe transit while providing a convenient solution for your daily storage.