Rafael Jewelry Silver and Roman Glass Necklace - Jerusalem Temple

925 Sterling Silver

Size of Pendant: 1.1" X 1.1" / 2.8 X 2.8 cm

This gorgeous pendant is truly a unique piece of artwork!  A piece of iridescent genuine blue and green Roman glass set inside a beautifuly intricate sterling silver Jerusalem Temple design. Makes a wonderful gift for yourself or someone special.

Comes with a lovely sterling silver chain in your choice of length.

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, bowls 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.

With a career spanning five decades, Rafael is one of Israel’s most celebrated artisan jewelry designers. Descended from personal jewelers to the Yemenite royal family, his work combines contemporary styling and modern design with the ancient art of filigree to create beautiful, timeless masterpieces. Rafael’s innovative designs are hand-crafted from gold and silver, guaranteeing a high-quality finish and shine. Inlaid with delicate Roman Glass, shimmering Eilat stone and other precious and priceless stones, each piece boasts a unique, shimmering finish.