A restrung Ancient Roman necklace composed of dark blue glass beads. The body of the necklace is composed of small rounded beads in varying hues, slightly increasing in size towards to the centre. A pendant-like formation features at the centre of the necklace, consisting of seven stacked beads: two cylindrical beads, then three rounded beads, followed by a large irregular bead and finally a small rectangular bead. Each bead displays unique striations, colours and translucency, alongside minor wear, scratches and earthy encrustations consistent with age. Please note this necklace is unclasped and threaded on 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: half length 39.7cm when folded; beaded half length: 21.7cm Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.