[NYer]

The discovery dates back to the time of Christ, during the Roman period, said Doron Ben-Ami, director of excavation at the site. The piece was found in a Byzantine structure built several centuries after the jeweled earring was made, showing it was likely passed down through generations, he said.

Yet more evidence of the conversions to christianity. That's one beautiful piece of jewelry!

[fortunecookie]

Yet more evidence of the conversions to christianity. That's one beautiful piece of jewelry!

Amen to that. Both a wonderful evidence of conversions to Christianity, and a beautiful earring, the gold work is so intricate. What a great find.