£ 2,200.00
A beautiful Byzantine electrum ring, featuring a circular hoop, composed of two separated wires, and a finely decorated trumpet bezel. The bezel is set with a flat cabochon garnet stone, framed by a fine band of granules. Four oval beads, further enriched with granules, support the bezel. UK ring size O.
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Following the trends set by the Romans, Byzantine jewellery became a continuation of Roman jewellery traditions. As in many other cultures throughout Antiquity, Byzantine jewellery acted not only as an embellishment, but most importantly as a direct display of someone’s wealth and social status.
To discover more about Byzantine jewellery, please visit our relevant blog post: The Byzantine Empire, Art and Chrstianity.
| Weight | 5.7 g |
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| Dimensions | W 1.7 cm |
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