Many of you know I\'m currently writing a book about Empress Theodora of 500\'s Byzantium. One of the biggest reasons I wanted to go on my trip this past September (besides visiting my family) is that I wanted to walk through sights that whispered of her world, so I could dive in and really FEEL what might have been her surroundings.

I visited the Byzantine Museum of Thessaloniki, and was blown AWAY by the beauty- not just the objects IN the museum, but the structure itself. I like to think of Theodora as a woman who, against SO many odds and challenges, became a formidable force in a world that was RULED by men, the church, and Roman law. Theodora is my light.

I think she would have loved this necklace.

details

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  black onyx set in vintage sterling silver from Ioanina
  


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  faceted black onyx accents


• on textured, oxidized silver chain 


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  hand hammered rose gold 
  


• choker as necklace, or two strand bracelet


• can be made longer 


• one of a kind piece


• part of Wanderlust Greece Collection, created from elements from Sophia\'s travels to Milos, summer 2022

feel beautiful.