She Forged Ahead: onyx, silver, and rose gold necklace/bracelet

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 black onyx set in vintage sterling silver from Ioanina faceted black onyx accents on textured, oxidized silver chain  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 f