{"product_id":"roman-glass-jug-necklace","title":"Forum Antiqua Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrafted with authentic Ancient Roman glass nearly 2,000 years old—collected over 13 years and impossible to replace.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eForum Antiqua Necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eThe Patina Collection — Ancient Roman Glass\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eBold and unmistakably historic, this striking necklace from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eThe Patina Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases a remarkable strand of authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eAncient Roman glass beads nearly 2,000 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. The design features substantial, chunky fragments of Roman glass whose surfaces reveal the extraordinary mineral patina formed after centuries buried beneath the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eSoft tones of sea-green, aqua, olive, and pale champagne move throughout the strand, while shimmering mineral deposits and weathered textures highlight the glass’s ancient origins. Each piece was once part of vessels used throughout the Roman Empire before being rediscovered centuries later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eThe necklace is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003ecarefully hand-strung by designer Diana Kauffman\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the bold shapes and luminous surfaces of the ancient glass to remain the centerpiece of the design. Diana spent \u003cstrong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003emore than thirteen years collecting these rare Roman glass beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, making every necklace in this capsule exceptionally limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003eSmall spacer beads create a gentle rhythm between the substantial glass forms, allowing each fragment of history to stand on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003eThe piece is finished with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003ehandmade sterling silver clasp\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a sculptural artisanal detail that complements the organic character of the ancient glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eBecause each Roman glass bead bears unique mineral markings, iridescence, and variations in tone, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003eno two necklaces in this collection will ever be identical\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003eA powerful strand of history—bold, luminous, and nearly two millennia in the making.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diana Kauffman Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52419756949798,"sku":null,"price":469.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8883\/8950\/files\/EA3E2372-AC79-47DC-A6AF-A7D0A32799F6.png?v=1792774687","url":"https:\/\/www.dianakauffmandesigns.com\/products\/roman-glass-jug-necklace","provider":"Diana Kauffman Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}