A restrung Ancient Roman necklace composed of deep blue circular glass beads. Some of the beads are marked with vertical striations, creating a pleasing variety of textures. Majority of the beads are small and delicate, interspersed with larger beads at regular intervals, which nicely balances the necklace. 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. Dimensions: 48 cm half-length when folded; beaded half-length 20cm. Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.