Gold Plated Silver & Roman Glass Necklace. Topographic Map. Jerusalem. 2nd Temple Period

925 Sterling silver with Roman glass

Gold plated

Size of pendant: 5.5 cm X 3 cm / 2.2" X 1.2"

Length of chain: 42 cm / 16.5" plus a 5 cm / 2" extension

Note: To preserve patina do not allow glass to come in contact with water.   

This gorgeous necklace will be the talk of the party!  The large gold plated and Roman glass pendant hangs from a lovely gold plated wire chain.

This piece is inspired by a topographic map of the City of David and the Temple Mount during the Second Temple period.

The model of ancient Jerusalem on the grounds of the Israel Museum enables the visitor to study the city, its topography and architecture, and to visualize life in the city at the time of the Second Temple, before the Jewish revolt against Rome and the destruction of the city in 70 C.E.

The shard of genuine ancient Roman glass in this piece originate form fragments of glass vessels discovered in Israel, in the vicinity of the Mediterranean Sea shore.  The finely wrought glass bottles and jars, dated 1st - 6th century C.E., were created in ancient Israel by craftsmen working with a blow-pipe at the glass furnace.  Over the centuries these glass vessels gained additional charm from the iridescent coloring caused by the weathering of the glass.

This item comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Enclosed is a short description of its historical background in English and Hebrew.