Found in Jerusalem, this 2500 year-old shard of a Roman glass jar is flanked by Peruvian opals, a perfectly faceted crystal rondelle, a freshwater cream pearl, then an antique Edwardian brass bead cap. The shard is the lip of the jar, which was folded over when it was made and created a tube inside it which the wire slides into. This aqua-colored glass was acquired from the Antiquities Authority in Israel. It is smoothed of sharp edges, sealed, strung on sterling wire and onto a sterling oxidized oval link chain with a sterling silver plated hook and eye. 18” drop, and comes with a certificate of authenticity by the vendor who brought them back from Israel. I checked him out. He’s the real deal. I was able to talk him out of a couple of pieces because I’m pushy and really wanted them. Minerva is the goddess of wisdom, and the wisdom here is that I’ve never held a piece of history this old in my hand before; think about wearing it around your neck with your favorite dress.

•2500 year-old Roman aqua glass piece from Israel, an inch and a quarter in length

•Peruvian opals

•Real freshwater cream pearls

•Antique (100 years old…HA! a mere baby…) Edwardian brass bead cap

•18” drop in oval linked oxidized sterling silver chain

•Sterling silver plated hook and eye closure

•Certificate of authenticity of age and origin

•$3 shipping, US only