Ancient Roman Necklace with Wire-Wrapped Roman Blue Glass Beads

Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Handmade pendant with Roman blue glass beads. The design features a central openwork wire frame with wire-wrapped glass beads and multiple drop pendants. On the left and right are two rare double glass beads. The ancient beads are restrung with modern fittings, making them suitable for modern wear while preserving their historical charm. The pendant will be delivered including a modern jasseron chain, perfect for modern wear or to put on display. This pendant with the jasseron chain will be delivered in a jewellery box; a perfect gift for any occasion. Length: ± 46 cm Pendant: ± 75 mm Diameter beads: ± 6,8 mm maximum Historical background: Glass has existed in natural forms since prehistoric times; however, humans first began producing glass around 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, when craftsmen discovered how to combine sand, soda and lime. For centuries, glass remained a luxury material reserved for the upper classes. Across the Mediterranean world, glassmakers developed techniques such as casting, core-forming and mosaic glass, while experimenting with colours using metallic oxides including cobalt and copper. The Romans adopted glassmaking following the conquest of Egypt in the 1st century BC. During the 1st century AD, the invention of glassblowing revolutionised production, allowing for larger-scale manufacturing. By adding manganese dioxide, Roman glassmakers were able to produce colourless or ‘aqua’ glass. Roman glass became highly popular and was widely used for beads, vessels, mosaic tiles and window panes. It was traded throughout the Roman Empire and beyond, reaching regions such as Central Africa, Scandinavia and, via the Silk Road, as far as China.

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