Sterling Silver Heart Pearl Pendant – Yianni Jewelry

Byzantine Pendant with Pearl stone and granules of precious metal.
This technique called Granulation. Granulation (from Latin: granum = “grain”) is a jewellery technique whereby a surface of a jewel is covered with small spheres or granules of precious metal. The technique is thought to have its origins in Mesopotamia about 5,000 years ago.
Black oxidized background.
Design inspired by Byzantine Jewelry.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item

These silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.