• Shinar Jewels Roman Star Mosaic Necklace in 18ct gold plated stainless steel, featuring a geometric star pendant inspired by ancient Roman mosaic patterns.
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THE GLORY OF ROME

Roman Star Mosaic Necklace

Roman Star Mosaic Necklace

£48.00 GBP
£48.00 GBP
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A mosaic beneath Canterbury, recreated in gold.

Inspired by a surviving mosaic corridor panel at Canterbury Roman Museum, this golden necklace transforms the geometric floral patterns of Roman Britain into wearable treasure.

DETAILS

HISTORICAL INSPIRATION

The Roman Star Mosaic Necklace is inspired by the surviving mosaic pavements of the Roman town house preserved beneath Canterbury Roman Museum. The Canterbury mosaics feature geometric flower patterns and interlaced borders formed from individually placed coloured tesserae. This particular inspiration comes from one of the surviving corridor panels preserved in situ beneath the modern city. Its radiating floral geometry is reimagined in the necklace as a richly textured golden rosette, transforming the decorative language of Roman Britain into wearable jewellery

MATERIAL

18ct gold plated stainless steel

PENDANT SIZE

20mm

CHAIN LENGTH

Adjustable to 16", 18" or 20" (40.6 cm, 45.7 cm or 50.8 cm)

CARE

To keep your jewellery looking its best, gently wipe with a soft cloth after wear and store separately when not in use.

Avoid abrasive cleaners, polishing compounds and anything that may scratch or unnecessarily wear the plated surface.

DELIVERY & RETURNS

Your Shinar jewellery will arrive carefully packaged and ready to give — or to keep.

UK and international delivery options, costs and estimated delivery times are shown at checkout.

Eligible unworn jewellery may be returned in accordance with our Returns Policy.

OUR GUARANTEE

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THE STORY

Beneath Roman Canterbury

Beneath the streets of modern Canterbury survive the remains of an extraordinary Roman town house.

Its mosaic floors were formed from hundreds of small coloured pieces of stone and tile, arranged into geometric flowers, borders and repeating patterns. Their scale and intricacy reveal the wealth and craftsmanship once contained within the building.

The Story Image for the Roman Star Mosaic Necklace shows one of the surviving corridor panels now preserved at Canterbury Roman Museum. The photograph records the very panel that was reportedly the first to be discovered, with the mark of the pickaxe that uncovered it still visible in the ancient floor.

The necklace takes inspiration from the radiating floral geometry found within these Roman mosaics. Its eight-pointed golden form surrounds a layered central flower, while finely textured surfaces echo the countless tesserae from which the original pavement was constructed.

What once formed part of a Roman floor beneath Canterbury becomes a small piece of jewellery designed to be worn today.

WEAR THE PAST.
Beneath Roman Canterbury
ARCHIVE NOTE
ROMAN MOSAIC CORRIDOR PANEL
Canterbury, Roman Britain · 1st–2nd century AD · Coloured stone and tile tesserae
Canterbury Roman Museum · Photograph by Linda Spashett · CC BY 3.0
DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

MADE FOR THE AGES

THE SHINAR STANDARD

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DURABLE STAINLESS STEEL

Made from hard-wearing stainless steel, chosen for strength and durability.

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18CT GOLD PLATED

Finished in our rich 18ct gold for the warmth and character of fine gold jewellery.

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WATERPROOF

Designed to go wherever you do — waterproof for everyday wear, from the shower to the pool and sea.

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SHINAR GUARANTEE

Designed for lasting wear and supported by the Shinar Jewels guarantee.

ANCIENT INSPIRATION · MODERN MATERIALS · MADE FOR THE AGES