{"product_id":"roman-period-1550-b-c-332a-d-ancient-egyptian-faience-bead-necklace-copy","title":"Ancient Roman Iridescent Glass Bead Pendant Necklace – Circa 1st–4th Century AD","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Roman Iridescent Glass Bead Pendant Necklace – Circa 1st–4th Century AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient Roman Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1st–4th Century AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient glass beads, modern gold-tone wire setting and cord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient glass beads displaying surface weathering, mineral deposits and iridescence consistent with prolonged ageing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful Ancient Roman glass bead pendant necklace featuring five distinctive ancient glass beads, carefully arranged in a modern gold-tone setting and suspended from a minimalist black cord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition features two rounded glass beads displaying remarkable blue, violet and silvery iridescence, complemented by three smaller cylindrical beads retaining vivid turquoise-blue colouring beneath naturally weathered surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mesmerising iridescent effect is characteristic of ancient glass that has undergone centuries of chemical alteration, producing delicate layers that reflect light in shimmering shades of blue, purple and silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass jewellery was widely produced and worn throughout the Roman Empire, with beads serving as personal adornments, decorative accessories and occasionally protective amulets. Roman glassmakers were highly skilled in creating colourful glass objects, and surviving examples are particularly admired for their unique surface characteristics and historical significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe five beads have been carefully assembled into a contemporary pendant, combining ancient Roman craftsmanship with a refined modern design. The gold-tone wire setting provides an elegant contrast to the rich blue hues of the glass, while the black cord allows the pendant to be worn comfortably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach bead retains its individual character, with variations in colour, surface texture and iridescence reflecting its long history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA unique piece of wearable ancient history, ideal for collectors of Roman antiquities and lovers of distinctive historical jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient Roman, circa 1st–4th Century AD (attributed).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Modern gold-tone wire setting with black cord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorabiala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58936283726198,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1376\/3958\/files\/IMG_0172.heic?v=1791480158","url":"https:\/\/dorabiala.com\/products\/roman-period-1550-b-c-332a-d-ancient-egyptian-faience-bead-necklace-copy","provider":"Dorabiala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}