Rafael Jewelry Round Filigree Gold Earrings with Roman Glass
Hand-crafted in Jerusalem. Stunning filigree dangling earrings in 14kt gold with a center of shining iridescent Roman Glass. Diameter: 1 inch | 2.5 cm
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Rafael Jewelry Round filigree Gold Earrings with Roman Glass
Stunning highly ornamental earrings with fine filigree work dangle graceful from the earlobes. At the center of each earring is a shining piece of 2000 year-old Roman Glass. Jeweler Rafael is an expert in filigree work. The art has been passed down for generations in his family, they were jewelers to Yemenite royalty.
Diameter: 1 inch | 2.5 cm
Roman Glass is found in archeological active places throughout the Holy Land. It is dated at approximately 2000 years old. The weathering of the glass over time and the glass composition is what creates the beautiful iridescence (the shimmering rainbow-like colors) exhibited by the glass. This results in a light encrustation of the surface of the glass. Because the jewelry designer uses only a thin piece of glass it is very delicate. If the glass gets wet, the encrustation on the surface of the glass will deteriorate and it will no longer have the beautiful iridescence which makes it so desirable as a striking piece of jewelry.