Here are some of the frequently asked questions.
About the Jewelry
- What gives the glass the iridescent color?
The iridescent flecks are called “patina”. The flecks are chemical deposits from the sand that are baked onto the glass. The blue or green shades of glass used in the jewelry are determined by the original color of the glass.
- Does Roman glass only come from Israel?
The unique, iridescent glass used in Roman glass jewelry needs 2 components to make it Roman glass: being excavated from archeological sites that date back to the Roman empire and being buried in hot desert sand in order to receive the patina. Not all Roman glass is excavated from Israel but much of it is.
- Does my jewelry come from Israel?
Yes, it is hand-made by Tamir in Israel and shipped to my personal inventory so that they can be more quickly shipped to you.
About the Company
- How were you introduced to Roman glass jewelry?
I was introduced to Roman glass jewelry as a customer when I went to Tamir’s workshop shortly after arriving in Israel. I enjoyed buying the jewelry for myself and for friends and family and was excited for the opportunity to make it available to others in the USA.
- What is the best way to contact you?
The best way to contact me is through email. I will be most flexible through email to be able to address your question and reply as quickly as possible.
About Jewelry Care
- Do I need to clean my Roman glass jewelry?
Yes, the settings and chains are silver and will tarnish and need to be cleaned. It will tarnish less quickly if stored in a cool, dry place. The glass does not need cleaning.
- How do I clean my Roman glass jewelry?
The best way to clean the silver in the jewelry is with a silver jewelry cleaning cloth that can be purchased in the jewelry section of most department stores. These cloths have an abrasive side that removes the tarnish and a smooth side that polishes the silver. Do not use liquid cleaning solution as the liquid will loosen the patina overtime and your jewelry will lose it’s iridescent shine.
- Will it ruin the jewelry if it gets wet?
Getting the jewelry will not ruin it. However, repeated soaking can ruin the jewelry by loosening and removing the patina. Avoid any activities that will resulting in soaking the glass in water/liquid.