Sterling Silver Rectangle Filigree Roman Glass Necklace

925 Sterling Silver, Roman Glass

Size: 1.5cm x 3.3cm / 0.6" x 1.3"

This necklace includes the silver chain shown in the picture, in your choice of length. 

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

Add a stunning piece of jewelry from the Holy Land to your personal collection. This exquisite piece displays a long piece of sumptuous Roman glass surrounded by a slender sterling silver filigree border. The pendant's sides have been filled with a swirling filigree design, highlighting the glass's striking blend of colors and tones. A gorgeous example of craftsmanship from the Holy Land, this piece would make a tasteful gift for someone special.

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.

Please 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.