The Blue Chalcedony Bottle
The Blue Chalcedony Bottle
Metal: 14K Gold
Length: 20”
Chain Width: 2.5mm
Stone: Blue Chalcedony
Bottle: Approx 1.15” tall
What You Should Know: Bottle top can be removed and bottle can be used for a touch of perfume. Screw mechanism on stopper and inner bottle is fabricated in 14k gold fill, the chain and bottle harness are both 14k solid gold.
In ancient Greece and Rome, status was everything. From adornment to clothing to abodes—and beyond. Accessories of the elite were intricate and required great skill. The most highly sought after trinkets and accessories were made with precious and delicate materials.
Vessels made of semi precious stone, such as calcite and agate, were especially prized. Records tell of these vessels being used as diplomatic gifts and passed down as treasured heirlooms. Many were added to royal tombs and art collections. Glass and clay imitations popped up but never quite compared to the graceful beauty of stone vessels.
Mostly used for perfumes, these vessels were once rare given challenges people faced in crafting them. This modern imaging of a classical semiprecious stone vessel is an ode to ancient arts and skills. It is fabricated in beautiful blue chalcedony, an incredibly versatile mineral that can come in many colors and ranges in transparency. With a solid gold screw top and harness, this treasure is fully functional and can hold a small quantity of liquid.