|  | Star of David Necklace with Roman Glass and ‘Ahava” Engraved on Reverse (Israel)
The rare shards of Roman glass set in Angie Olami jewelry are 2,000 years old and have been unearthed by archaeologists in Israel on ancient city cites that were once part of the Roman empire. The iridescent colors have evolved gradually over the centuries as part of the glass’s chemical reaction to the sun, water and earth in which it was buried. Today it is necessary to keep the glass dry, as water or other liquids may alter or impair the shimmering patina. The designs for the settings are inspired by artifacts discovered on archaeological digs in Israel. All of Angie Olami’s Roman glass jewelry is hand cut from different fragments of a variety of glass items which makes each piece truly one of a kind.
The Star of David or Magen David is a generally recognized symbol of Jewish Community and Judaism. According to some Judaic sources, the Star/Shield of David signifies the number seven: that is, the six points plus the center. The number seven has religious significance in Judaism, e.g., the six days of Creation plus the seventh day of rest, the six working days in the week plus Shabbat, the Seven Spirits of God, as well as the Menorah in the ancient Temple, whose seven oil lamps rest on three stems branching from each side of a central pole.
Sterling silver setting. The reverse side is engraved with ‘ahava’ (love) and features an iolite stone (see link below image)
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