Ancient Roman Pendant with a rock crystal bead
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Ancient Roman pendant featuring a translucent rock crystal bead cut in an elongated rectangular form (about 21 × 13.2 mm), restrung with modern fittings for wear while preserving its historical charm, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD and acquired in 2016 from the United Kingdom.
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Pendant featuring an authentic Roman rock crystal bead, cut in an elongated rectangular form with gently rounded edges. The crystal is translucent with natural inclusions and internal veiling, characteristics typical of ancient rock crystal worked by hand. A visible central perforation runs longitudinally through the bead. The ancient bead is restrung with modern materials and fittings, making it suitable for modern wear while preserving its historical charm.
Size bead: ± 21 x 13,2 mm maximum
Condition: good condition and wearable. The ancient bead is restrung and combined with modern materials and fittings. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Every ancient bead shows subtle variations and signs of age, reflecting its history and adding to the unique charm of every composition.
Certificate of Authenticity available upon request (pdf-document).
Rock crystal, a transparent and colourless quartz, was believed by the ancients to be formed from ice which had hardened into stone through intense freezing.
Pliny the Elder reports that it was. found in many places, but the best was brought from India.
It was highly valued by the Romans and throughout history was used for decorative objects or in jewellery. It is associated with new beginnings and as a harbinger of all things possible. It is also believed to enhance harmony, spiritual growth and wisdom, and it can increase inspiration, creativity and help with concentration.
Seller's Story
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*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Pendant featuring an authentic Roman rock crystal bead, cut in an elongated rectangular form with gently rounded edges. The crystal is translucent with natural inclusions and internal veiling, characteristics typical of ancient rock crystal worked by hand. A visible central perforation runs longitudinally through the bead. The ancient bead is restrung with modern materials and fittings, making it suitable for modern wear while preserving its historical charm.
Size bead: ± 21 x 13,2 mm maximum
Condition: good condition and wearable. The ancient bead is restrung and combined with modern materials and fittings. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Every ancient bead shows subtle variations and signs of age, reflecting its history and adding to the unique charm of every composition.
Certificate of Authenticity available upon request (pdf-document).
Rock crystal, a transparent and colourless quartz, was believed by the ancients to be formed from ice which had hardened into stone through intense freezing.
Pliny the Elder reports that it was. found in many places, but the best was brought from India.
It was highly valued by the Romans and throughout history was used for decorative objects or in jewellery. It is associated with new beginnings and as a harbinger of all things possible. It is also believed to enhance harmony, spiritual growth and wisdom, and it can increase inspiration, creativity and help with concentration.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1st - 3rd century AD
Name of object
Pendant with a rock crystal bead
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2016
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2016
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
