City of David. Jewelry Catalogue 2015.
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CITY OF DAVID 2015 Jewelry Catalogue
CITY OF DAVID 2015
Jewelry Catalogue
The City of David in Jerusalem has emerged as one of the most
impressive and significant archaeological excavations in the world.
World-famous archaeologists are unearthing the history and
culture of Jerusalem dating back thousands of years.
We are proud to present you with a taste of our 2015 Jewelry
Collection, featuring exquisite jewelry that was designed
and inspired by actual discoveries made in the City of David’s
archaeological excavations.
Our collections are created exclusively for the City of David by
leading Israeli designers. Each piece is made in Israel and is crafted
using the finest materials.
Photography: Dudy Ardon
Catalogue Design: City of David Studio
14k gold plated silver
14k gold plated silver
14k gold plated silver
Menorah Treasure Collection
This collection is inspired by a pure gold
medallion that was unearthed in excavations
adjacent to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
14k gold plated silver
Priestly Blessing Collection
This collection is inspired by a small silver scroll that was inscribed with the
words from the Priestly Blessing and was worn as a piece of jewelry.
14k gold plated silver
14k gold plated silver
14k gold plated silver
14k gold plated silver
14k gold plated silver
David's Harp Collection
This collection is inspired by an ancient harp-shaped
ornament that is reminiscent of King David’s harp.
925 sterling silver
925 sterling silver
David's Harp Collection
This collection is inspired by an ancient harp-shaped
ornament that is reminiscent of King David’s harp.
14k gold plated silver
14k gold plated silver and pearls
Golden Eternity Collection
This collection is inspired by a beautiful column
that graced a royal building in the 9th century BCE.
14k gold plated silver
Golden Eternity Collection
This collection is inspired by a beautiful column
that graced a royal building in the 9th century BCE.
14k gold plated silver and pearls
14k gold plated silver with pearls and agate stones
14k gold plated silver with a pearl and agate stones
Queen Helene Collection
This collection is inspired by a perfectly preserved
gold earring from the Roman period.
14k gold plated silver with
a pearl and agate stones
14k gold plated silver with 14k gold plated silver with pearls,
a pearl and agate stone Swarovski and agate stones
Queen Helene Collection
This collection is inspired by a perfectly preserved
gold earring from the Roman period.14k gold plated silver with
carnelian stones
Pomegranate Bell
Collection
This collection is inspired by a
golden bell that was discovered
near the Temple Mount.
14k gold plated silver
14k gold plated silver14k gold plated silver, sterling 925 sterling silver
silver and diamonds
Shiloah Inscription
Collection
This collection is inspired by the
Shiloah Inscription, which was
written in ancient Hebrew script.
925 sterling silver
14k gold plated silver and sterling silver14 gold plated silver and sterling silver
Priestly Blessing Collection Pure for God Collection
This collection is inspired by a small silver This collection is inspired by a seal
scroll that was inscribed with the words from inscribed with the Aramaic words “deka
the Priestly Blessing and was worn as a piece leyah”, meaning “pure for god” that likely
of jewelry. marked items used in the Temple as pure.
925 sterling silverThe City of David’s Archaeological Discoveries
The jewelry in this catalog is designed and inspired by discoveries made
in archaeological excavations in the City of David and its environs.
Shiloah Inscription Proto-Aeolic Capital ‘Pure for God’ Seal Menorah Medallion Gold Earring Priestly Blessing
Written in ancient This column, considered Bearing the words This impressive golden The gold earring, A tiny silver scroll
Hebrew script, the the most beautiful of “Pure for God”, the clay medallion, embossed set with pearls and inscribed with words
inscription describes its kind ever found in seal was likely used with a seven-branched precious stones, from the Priestly
the completion of the the Land of Israel, was to mark items used in candelabrum, a ram’s was unearthed in an Blessing was found
digging of Hezekiah’s discovered on the slope the Second Temple horn and a Torah scroll, excavation opposite in a burial cave
Tunnel, a complex feat of of the Royal Quarter in that required a seal of was found in the Ophel the entrance of the City overlooking the
engineering undertaken the City of David. Dated purity. This rare find was excavations, near the of David. It is believed Hinnom Valley. This
by King Hezekiah towards to the 9th century BCE, discovered during the Temple Mount. It was to be an heirloom that incredible discovery
the end of the 8th century the capital once adorned sifting of archaeological likely used as a Torah belonged to a woman provides us with the
BCE to protect Jerusalem a royal building, possibly rubble from the scroll ornament, and at of prominent stature earliest archaeological
from the perceived even the palace of the Herodian Channel 1,400 years old, is the who lived during the evidence of verses of
Assyrian threat. House of David. Excavation, near the oldest one found to Roman period, 2,000 the Bible, predating
Western Wall. date. years ago. the Dead Sea Scrolls.
King David’s Harp Pomegranate Bell
An ancient bronze ornament shaped like a harp was found This bell, made of pure gold, was discovered in an underground
among rubble that originated from the Temple Mount. King channel that runs from the southern tip of the City of David to the
David is famously known for playing the harp, prompting the Temple Mount. Dated to the Roman period, 2,000 years ago, experts
City of David to designate it as its symbol, long before this say it is possible that the bell adorned the High Priest’s garments.
similarly looking harp was discovered.You can also read
