Emerald Splendor Diamond Top Ornament with Crystal Dangles

A stunning departure from tradition, this show-stopping ornament marries the elegance of a spinning top with the sophistication of fine Egyptian glasswork! A jewel-toned emerald green sphere sits perched atop a graceful pointed finial, creating a distinctive silhouette that dances with drama and movement. The upper hemisphere bursts with artistic flair—swooping bands of 24-karat gold sweep across hand-etched crystalline patterns, creating layers of visual richness that seem to spiral around the form. Golden bands frame the transition points with regal precision, while the deep emerald green glows with jewel-like luminosity. Below, an enchanting cascade of three individually faceted crystal dangles suspended on gold-toned hardware swings freely, catching and scattering light into infinite sparkles. A clear glass knob finial crowns the piece, ready to receive its twisted gold rope. This is an ornament that commands attention and rewards close inspection.

This remarkable creation showcases the full range of Egyptian glassblowing artistry and design sophistication. The artisan began by shaping two distinct glass forms—the upper dome and lower pointed cone—with meticulous precision, rotating and blowing with practiced control to achieve perfect proportion and balance. Once cooled, the master engraver hand-carved the intricate surface pattern using a sanding wheel, creating crisp geometric and crystalline designs that interact beautifully with light. The sumptuous emerald green was then applied by hand on a spinning wheel and fired at high temperatures to achieve this radiant, sophisticated hue. The showstopping element comes next: the dramatic 24-karat gold bands and design elements were carefully applied by hand and baked in place, creating bold artistic swoops that suggest movement and energy. Finally, three individually faceted clear crystal teardrop dangles were attached to the bottom with gold-toned hardware, adding dynamic sparkle and movement to this already captivating piece.

• Material & Origin: Mouth-blown Pyrex glass with hand-etched design, hand-applied 24-karat gold bands and decorative elements, and faceted clear crystal dangles; handcrafted in Egypt
• Dimensions: 5 inches tall (main body) × 3 inches diameter at widest point (12.7 cm × 7.6 cm); crystal dangles extend 3 inches (7.6 cm) below ornament for total length of 8 inches (20.3 cm)
• Color & Design: Deep emerald green with hand-etched crystalline geometric pattern; distinctive diamond-shaped silhouette with upper dome and pointed lower finial; artistic gold swooping bands
• Accent Material: 24-karat real gold bands, accents, and decorative design elements throughout; clear glass finial knob; three individually faceted clear crystal teardrop dangles on gold-toned hardware
• Hanging: Twisted gold rope cord attachment