A fine pair of Ancient Roman earrings featuring vibrant hues of light blue glass beads. These vary in shape from thin discs to spherical beads and feature striations and a variety of different textures. The beads are perforated vertically and threaded on a modern gold-plated pin, complete with hooks for modern wear. Some surface roughness to the beads as consistent with their age. Such beads and earrings 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: (circa) Length of the beaded element 2.2cm; Length with hooks 3.9cm Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.