A restrung Ancient Roman necklace composed of rounded and cylindrical glass beads of different hues of green. All beads are arranged according to the size in ascending order towards the centre to create a pleasing balance. The centre has a pendant-like formation composed of three larger beads, including a tubular bronze bead and a perforated thinned bronze bead. Each bead are unique in shapes, texture and translucency, reflecting their antique and hand-crafted qualities. Such necklace 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 int 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: 43 cm half length (folded). Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.