Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century BCE. A dazzling strand of Roman glass beads of striking cobalt blue hues. All of spherical or barrel form, the ancient beads are strung on a modern strand to graduate towards the center where they come to a point. A stunning and wearable adornment from the ancient Roman Empire with the rare ability to serve as something old, something blue, and something new for a blushing bride! Size (of necklace): 16.7" L (42.4 cm); Size (of largest bead): 0.2" L x 0.3" Diameter (0.5 cm x 0.8 cm)

Provenance: private Dunn collection, Coral Springs, Florida, USA, acquired in the 1990s

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Ancient beads on a modern strand with a modern lobster claw clasp to be wearable. Beads all have light signs of wear including a few tiny chips and scratches as well as deposits and patina.