Ancient Roman Glass Earrings Long Drop Handcrafted Sterling Silver
This jewelry is made of 2000-year-old glass excavated in Israel and has a beautiful multicolor patina. Due tot he nature of the ancient glass, color of each Roman glass peice will vary. All Ancient Glass jewelry comes with certificate of authenticity and care card. .925 sterling silver. Three-link drop earrings have a hanging length of 51mm. The bottom link has ancient Roman glass drops that measure approximately 13mm in diameter.
ABOUT ANCIENT ROMAN GLASS JEWELRY - This jewelry blends the mystique and romance of the ancient world, a unique beauty shaped by the forces of nature, and skilled modern craftsmanship. The result is a wearable piece of history that, with proper care, will be treasured for generations to come.
THE HISTORY - Almost 2,000 years ago, the Roman Empire was the birthplace of new glass blowing techniques used to create items like plates, vases, bowls, and jars. Today, this ancient glass can be recovered in archaeological sites in Israel, which was a major center for glass production during ancient times. Because Roman Glass jewelry is made of fragments of these ancient hand-blown glass objects, each piece varies in shape, thickness and color. Every piece of Roman Glass jewelry is one-of-a-kind.
NATURE'S TOUCH - The striking colors found in Roman Glass jewelry come from a thin natural layer called the patina that formed over the course of centuries as the glass lay in mineral-rich soil. Through a process of oxidation, the patina developed these beautiful and complex shades of blue, green, and other colors.
MODERN CRAFTSMANSHIP - Skilled artisans carefully choose ancient glass fragments, clean them to reveal their colorful natural patina, cut and shape the glass, and mount the glass to make a finished piece of top-quality jewelry. Designers craft jewelry that calls to mind the ancient past, in a wide variety of modern styles.
