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The Story of an Ancient Roman Glass Heart Ring

by Nancy Troske December 01, 2024

The Story of an Ancient Roman Glass Heart Ring

My customers are often the inspiration for many of my custom designs.  I was recently asked if I could make a ring with an ancient Roman piece of glass, cut into the shape of a heart.

I happen to have quite a nice collection of ancient Roman glass pieces. Most of the glass has been found in Afghanistan as parts of broken vessels and glassware that are not museum worthy. 

I was instantly intrigued and with my flat lapidary machine, cut a few hearts for my customer to see if this was what he had in mind.

He chose the top one, which was my favorite as well. It had a lovely aquamarine color with a slightly iridescent patina  Next steps were some sketches:
Once the sketch was approved I sent him photos of the work in progress:
Then, a few finishing touches, a brushed matte finish and personal message engraved inside the band.
The ring was a hit!
If you have an idea for something unique please call me 609-444-6776 or email me: nancy@nancytroskejewelry.com.  I would love to discuss your project and put your ideas into something tangible and one of a kind!

Nancy Troske
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