A restrung Ancient Roman necklace composed of black glass beads. The body of the necklace is composed of small rounded beads of different shapes and sizes. There is a pendant formed of six beads irregular in shape, taking on both tubular and spherical shape. At the end hangs a small circular loop through which the necklace is threaded. Please note this necklace is unclasped and threaded on a white string. 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: 63 cm Beaded Full-length: 32.5 cm Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.