Deluxe Roman Glass and Sterling Silver Chai Necklace

 925 Sterling Silver 

Size of Pendant:  1" / 2.5 cm

Length of Chain: 17" / 43 cm 

Here's a necklace like you've never seen before!  Inside a large round sterling silver frame is a large shining silver Chai.  The background is formed by a round piece of iridescent genuine ancient Roman glass.  It comes with a wonderful sterling silver round foxtail chain. 

Chai, which means "alive" in Hebrew, is one of the most recognizable and popular symbols in all of Judaism. Comprised of the letters Chet and Yud, the Chai is a Hebrew word transformed into a virtual sign which reflects the ultimate value of life itself. A masterful blend of ancient tradition, natural beauty and contemporary art you can carry wherever you go.

Roman Glass comes in hues of blue and green. 

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

 Roman Glass Jewelry brings you to the magic and mystery of this historic period. Combined with sterling silver, this unique piece of jewelry is inlaid with a fragment of ancient glass, discovered in archaeological excavation sites in the Holy Land.

These sites date back to the period of the Romans almost 2000 years ago. Glass, once a rarity, found only in the homes of royalty and the wealthy became a common household object used for everyday items such as plates, bowels and jars. 

Israel is one of the few locations in the world in which a series of geological and climatic phenomena coincide enabling the formation and preservation of the strikingly colorful glass. Almost two thousand years of conflict with mineral rich soil and oxidation combine to form this precious glass.

Formations of layers resemble Opal and are called Patina, giving the exquisite surface coloring, which varies depending on the minerals to which the glass has been exposed. 

These jewelry pieces make great gifts for your friends, family and yourself.