Roman Glass

Roman Glass is actual glass that has been buried for 2,000-years in mineral-rich soil. Archeological sites located near Jerusalem serve as the main source of Roman glass, notably because Israel once served as a major glass-making center. A thin layer of patina naturally forms on the glass as minerals in the soil react with the glass. The natural process of oxidation creates the various shades of blues and greens on the surface. As the coloration depends on the mineral condition to which the glass is exposed, each piece is unique.