Ancient Roman Glass "Eye" Bead bauxite measuring 8mm x 12mm diameter

measuring 8mm x 12mm diameter

and are in excellent condition with very minor dents or cracks (see photos)

traditional tribal jewelry with no filler or imported materials

nicely faceted

The transparent red glass stone set in the ring was made in Czech Republic

Ancient Roman Glass "Eye" Bead bauxite measuring 8mm x 12mm diameterExceptional Roman Glass Eye Bead came from a strand of amazing beads that are over 2,000 years old, excavated and traded in Djenne, Mali, near Timbuktu! This bead is in great condition and has 6 large eyes, white circles and white stripe. Its price reflects the condition, size, color and number and size of "eyes". This bead measures 15mm diameter x 13mm with a 3mm hole. Highly collectable!