925 Sterling Silver Filigree Oval Necklace with Roman Glass

925 Sterling Silver, Roman Glass

Size: 1.5cm x 2.5cm / 0.6" x 1"

Please note: matching items are available! Click here to view a pair of matching earrings.

This gorgeous necklace displays a large, glistening fragment of unique Roman Glass, framed in a vintage filigree pendant. This beautiful design brings together a quirky vintage oval shape and ancient history to create a truly remarkable piece of jewelry from the Holy Land. 

A luxury gift package is available with this item at an additional cost.

Roman glass is a rare material discovered in archaeological excavations around the Holy Land. Glass was once a prized commodity reserved for royalty and the wealthy, but became increasingly common throughout the Roman Empire. Israel is one of the few places in the world where geological and climatic conditions combine to enable the formation of what we call Roman Glass. Over time, the buried glass shards absorb minerals from the surrounding soil, and the soil’s unique mineral content creates an exquisite ‘patina’ – the delicate coloring of this precious material that makes each piece one of a kind.

Note: Patina is incredibly delicate. To preserve it, do not allow the glass to come in contact with water.

With a career spanning five decades, Rafael is one of the Holy Land’s most celebrated artisan jewelry designers. Descended from personal jewelers to Yemen’s royal family, his work combines contemporary styling and modern design with the ancient art of filigree to create beautiful, timeless masterpieces. Inlaid with delicate Roman Glass, shimmering Eilat stone, and other precious stones, each piece boasts a unique finish.