LIMITED EDITION JUBILEE 2025 Roman Marble "Red Porphyry" 925 Sterling Silver Pendant
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Our skilled artisans crafted this exquisite 925 Sterling Silver pendant entirely by hand, featuring a fragment of ancient Roman marble known as Red Porphyry. On the reverse side, it showcases an engraving of St. Peter’s Basilica along with the inscription “ROMA IUBILAEUM MMXXV” (Rome, Jubilee 2025), commemorating the Holy Year. This unique creation is part of a limited edition, making it a truly special keepsake.
Red Porphyry, a marble distinguished by its dark red background speckled with white or pink, originated in Egyptian quarries first exploited during the Ptolemaic era. Renowned for its extraordinary hardness, it was notoriously challenging to work with and considered highly valuable. Rediscovered in the early 19th century, the quarries were historically under the direct control of the imperial entourage, further elevating the stone’s exclusivity. Symbolizing the Emperor and the imperial household, this marble was imbued with an aura of divine authority.
In Rome, Emperor Trajan popularized the extraction and use of porphyry, incorporating it into sculptures, statues, sarcophagi, and intricate floor inlays. The marble’s association with imperial opulence reached its zenith under Diocletian, who reserved it exclusively for adorning his palaces.
