An elegant restrung Ancient Roman necklace formed from light blue glass beads. The body of the necklace is composed of small disc-shaped beads, with a variety of hues. Near the centre are two tubular beads that flank the beginning of the centrepiece pendant. The centrepiece is formed of five stacked beads of various shapes and hues of blue beginning with three rounded beads, followed by a larger, conical bead and finished with an irregular hoop bead. There are some minor chips and earthly encrustations as consistent for the age of the piece. The necklace is threaded on a string and finished with a modern gold-plated clasp. Such necklaces testify to the popularity of glass ornaments across the Roman Empire. The mass production of glass in Ancient Rome prompted the development of glass jewellery. The ageing process of glass endows Roman glass jewellery with unique qualities. For instance, contaminants manufactured into the glass, exposed to the surrounding environment over thousands of years, result in beautiful lustres and speckling, where the glass might formerly have been transparent. Measurements: Length 45.5cm Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.