Overall Length: 17″

Lovely hand knotted Baroque Pearl and hand made mixed metal bead necklace with stunning high grade silver Ethiopian Star of David Lion of Judah amulet and hand crafted sterling silver hinged security clasp. Baroque pearls became fashionable in jewelry in the 1600s because of their irregular, elaborate shapes. Vermeer’s 17th c. “The Girl with the Pearl Earring” iconic painting showcases beautiful Baroque pearls.  The Star of David has been a symbol of he Jewish religion since the Middle Ages. This particular  antique amulet was handcrafted in Ethiopia. The lion is an ancient symbol of power and strength and relates to Jacob’s son, Judah.