Rafael Jewelry Silver Roman Glass Twisted Cord Round Earrings
Hand-crafted Jerusalem. Sterling silver dangling earrings with small round decorated pendants with Roman Glass in the center. Diameter: 5/8 inch | 1.6 cm
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Rafael Jewelry Silver Roman Glass Twisted Cord Round Earrings
Small classic dangling earrings made from sterling silver with a lovely piece of 2000 year old Roman Glass in the center of each. The setting is decorated with a twisted metal cord design.
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.