Roman Glass and Silver Necklace Handcrafted in Thailand, "Ancient Whisper"

By Michael Krainer, this necklace reveals the Thai artisan's mastery of the silver arts. The ornate pendant hosts a precious piece of Roman glass, which began life as a vase, jug, or vessel. Uncovered from ancient Roman archaeological sites in modern-day Israel, and sourced from a reputable antique dealer authorized by the Israeli government, each piece not only bears the marks of its past life as a household or temple object, but also has been transformed by the very earth in which it rested.