A restrung Ancient Roman necklace composed of black glass. The body of the necklace is composed of small rounded beads, with larger beads evenly interspersed. At the centre, a pendant is formed of a stack of four larger beads, beginning with a rounded bead, followed by a long tubular bead with a geometric pattern, then a rounded bead, and finished with another hoop shaped bead through which the necklace is threaded. Each bead features unique striations and textures, alongside minor wear and scratches as consistent with age. 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: Full length 47 cm; beaded length 36cm Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.