Roman orders Gold "Sandwich" Beads

This necklace is made with Roman gold "sandwich" beads. There were made by inserting gold foil between layers of glass. This results in a bead with deep and true gold color. There beads are rare and highly sought after by bead collectors. Approximately 100 to 400 AD.

Strung with orders modern garnet and gold filled beads. The clasp is PermaGold, a highly durable 24 kt gold plate with an anti-tarnish coating.