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M.A.D.E. Roman Glass Teardrop Pendant Necklace with 16" Sterling Silver Chain

M.A.D.E. - Mediterranean Artisan Designer Expressions

•New Roman Glass teardrop shaped pendant in sterling silver.

•Silver is oxidized and has an antique finish. 

•Comes with 16" sterling silver 1mm snake chain, lobster claw clasp.

•Pendant is approximately 2" long  x 1.35" wide

Average Weight 12.6 grams (including chain)

 Almost 2000 years ago, the Roman Empire was the birthplace of new glass-blowing techniques used to create items like plates, vases, bowls and jars. Roman glass tradesmen brought these glass-blowing skills to the Holy Land at the time of the Roman Occupation. Today, this ancient glass is being 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. As each glass piece is shaped and set by hand, as in ancient times, there can be slight differences in the settings of each piece. If the glass was found laying in the soil, it will have formed a thin natural layer called the patina. This oxidation process in mineral-rich soil is how Ancient Roman Glass jewelry gets its beautiful and complex shades of blue, green, pink and purple--formed over the course of centuries. If the glass was held above the ground, stored in pockets of earth within old buildings, the patina did not develop, but the glass aged into a lovely clear green color that is complimentary to any complexion. Skilled artisans carefully choose the 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, as well as copies of ancient designs. Like other fine jewels, ancient Roman Glass should be treated with care to preserve its natural beauty. Avoid exposing your Roman Glass jewelry to chemicals and don’t immerse it in water. If exposed to water, the color of the patina may be altered temporarily; please wait for the glass to dry. Pieces with inlaid Roman Glass can easily be cleaned with reliable silver jewelry cleansers. "

Here are a few very important guidelines to caring for your Jewelry:

 • TO PRESERVE PATINA DO NOT ALLOW GLASS TO COME IN CONTACT WITH WATER.

·          Remove your jewelry before you shower.

·         Definitely do NOT go swimming with the jewelry on

·         Avoid contact between the Jewelry and hairspray and perfume

·         Avoid contact between the jewelry and any type of body lotion or hand cream

·         Try to avoid touching it with your fingers as much as possible.

RETAIL-$400

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WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT RETURNS ON ITEMS THAT ARE DAMAGED THAT WE DID NOT DISCLOSE. WE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS THAT DO NOT FIT OR IF YOU DO NOT WANT IT ANYMORE. PLEASE ASK FOR FURTHER MEASUREMENTS IF YOU ARE UNSURE. COLOR PICTURE MAY SLIGHTLY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT COLOR DUE TO MONITOR SETTINGS AND FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY.