Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. Pendant and ring with a Roman rock crystal bead. The pendant is restrung with a handmade wire-wrapped bail. The crystal bead is set on a modern gold-plated ring and is free to rotate (swivel-type). Length: ± 32,9 mm including bail Diameter beads: ± 15,4 mm maximum Ring: Outside diameter: ± 23,5 mm Inside diameter: ± 20,5 - 15,8 mm Diameter bead: ± 10,2 mm maximum Condition: good condition and wearable. The ancient beads are restrung and combined with modern gold-plated spacer beads and fittings. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). Ancient/Roman beads: All authentic ancient beads are slightly different in shape or colour shade and show different signs of wear or iridescence. This adds to the charm of each piece and makes every composition unique. ROCK CRYSTAL, a transparent and colourless quartz, was believed by the ancients to be formed from ice which had hardened into stone through intense freezing. Pliny the Elder reports that it was. found in many places, but the best was brought from India. It was highly valued by the Romans and throughout history was used for decorative objects or in jewellery. It is associated with new beginnings and as a harbinger of all things possible. It is also believed to enhance harmony, spiritual growth and wisdom, and it can increase inspiration, creativity and help with concentration.