Key Highlights
- The Black Glass Necklace, one of Titanic’s rarest artifacts, makes its first public debut in Orlando.
- TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition unveiled the necklace after decades of conservation work.
- The necklace is part of more than 5,500 artifacts recovered by RMS Titanic Inc. over nine expeditions spanning nearly four decades.
- Conservation efforts allow sharing personal stories and insights into the ship’s legacy.
Rare Titanic Artifact Makes Public Debut in Orlando
The Black Glass Necklace, a rare artifact from the RMS Titanic, has made its first public appearance at TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition in Orlando. This necklace, one of the few pieces recovered during a 2000 expedition by RMS Titanic Inc., is now on display after being painstakingly conserved.
Conservation and Recovery
The necklace features heart-shaped and octagonal black glass beads, reflecting early 20th-century mourning customs. It was part of the debris field spanning 15 square miles where RMS Titanic Inc. has recovered over 5,500 artifacts in nine expeditions that lasted nearly four decades.
Preservation Efforts
Tomasina Ray, president and director of collections for RMS Titanic Inc., highlighted the significance of each artifact: “From the craftsmanship to the materials, it offers a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse into the style, sentiment, and everyday life of Titanic’s passengers. Our meticulous conservation efforts allow us to protect and share those stories with the world.”
Exhibition Details
The Orlando exhibition features more than 300 authentic artifacts and dramatic room recreations, including a two-ton section of the ship’s hull known as “Little Piece,” the second-largest artifact ever recovered.
RMS Titanic Inc. continues to preserve and share the stories of the RMS Titanic through these exhibitions and ongoing expeditions, ensuring that this piece of history remains accessible to the public.
