Roman glass was first created in Italy in a couple of hundred years BC. Italy is world famous for its exquisite glass blowing techniques and world class glass throughout history. Chandeliers, mirrors and giant vases were commissioned by the royalty of Europe from the most talented glass blowers in Italy through out the centuries. Roman glass in particular is known for its endless array for colors ranging from blue to purple and aqua. The original glass had a bluish green tint and was used for making goblets and vases.



What gives Roman glass its original hue?

As we know glass is made from fine sand and it is the make up of the sand in Rome that gives the glass its unique colors. The mineral content of the sand due to the geological climate of the region coupled with the heat of the glass blowing process creates a chemical reaction in the glass and produces the most exquisite colors imaginable. Roman glass is a product of geological natural resources of Italy and the craftsmanship of the glass blowing trade in Rome that has ruled for centuries keeping the secrets of their uncanny crafts thought history creating the most envied artist in the world at the time.


Roman glass jewelry has been discovered buried under ground for thousands of years. Romans used a lot of glass in ancient times for house hold items such as vases, goblets and bowls. Glass jewelry was also very popular among the ancient Romans with fine pendants and bracelets found buried with ancient treasures. Ancient remains of original Roman glass jewelry found in Israel can be seen in museums around the world.


The delicacy and beauty of these perfectly blown glass droplets and pearls are a sight to behold it difficult to imagine a glass blower sitting with his ancient instruments blowing the most perfect tiny droplets of glass plopping one by one into a cooling basin creating each one to the exact perfect precision. This is what makes the jewelry itself
so intriguing and adds to its physical beauty, the pure talent it takes to create such perfect and intricate pieces of jewelry all individually by hand with each shape blown with a different technique that takes decades to master. Now days Roman glass jewelry is coupled with precious metals of gold and silver, you can get fine Roman glass necklaces, rings, bracelets and even cufflinks. Once the frame is set in a durable material like gold the glass can sit on top in all its glory in every shape and color to suffice every taste.


As hinted by the name and the material it is made from Roman glass jewelry is very delicate but it taken care of and maintained properly the pieces can last centuries and can be handed down from generation to generation as a family heirloom. The following are glass-on-a-chain, cufflinks, or a pair of stunning earrings, here are a few very important guidelines to caring for your Jewelry:


A) Avoid using harsh chemicals when wearing your Roman glass jewelry bleach and other house hold detergents will damage your jewelry diminishing is shine and luster and causing abrasions over time.

B) As above don’t not wear your glass jewelry while swimming as the chemicals will cause it damage. Make sure to remove all jewelry before swimming.

C) When applying creams or lotions to the body make sure to remove all jewelry as the oils and perfume will damage the glass over time.

D) Clean your jewelry with tepid water and some mild dish soap every few weeks to keep its shine and sparkle.


To get the best from your jewelry keep it safe in a jewelry box away from direct sunlight. When you are not wearing your glass jewelry put it in a purse made of soft material like velvet or cotton so as it will not get scratched by other jewelry. Place it in a jewelry box that will keep out direct sunlight and clean the item regularly as above to keep it looking in tip top condition. If you follow the steps above then you can be assured to have the most exquisite Roman glass jewelry collection to hand down to your children and their children to enjoy for years on end.