ROMAN HIGH KARAT GOLD AND PEARLS NECKLACE Ca. AD 100 - 250. A necklace formed of a series of 17 gold settings containing inset white glass elements with central ridges, framed by beaded wire. Between each pair of settings are short linking loops, and the lower edge of each unit is fitted with a double drop of small pearls suspended from U-shaped gold attachments. For similar see: Marshall, Catalogue of Jewellry Greek, Etruscan and Roman, 1911, Cat. 2749, 2730. Size: 120mm x 30mm; Weight: 18g Provenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.