A fine restrung Ancient Roman necklace comprised of black glass beads. The body of the necklace is made up of rounded beads of varying sizes, with some larger beads interspersed between groups of smaller beads near the centre. The central pendant is comprised of five larger beads, a tubular bead between two rounded beads, finished with two conical beads. The beads vary in shape, size, and hue consistent with the nature of glass production during this period. The necklace is in good condition, with earthy encrustations, scratching, and signs of wear consistent with the object’s age. Please note that the 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 (approx.): Beaded half length 19.9cm; Half-length 29.5cm Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.