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  • Collection: Personal Adornment

Rings were a very common form of personal adornment within the Byzantine Empire. They would be a means of conveying the wealth and/ or faith of the…

This ring of St. Nicholas was most likely created during the 13th century, and it was created in a way to make it look like it was the gemstone…

This pair of Kolti were hollow pendants to allow for perfume to waft from the wearer. They were hung over the heads and attached to strings of pearls…

A personification, Roma or possibly Athena, is depicted on this bracelet made of gold. No matter her identity, the presence of a goddess on jewelry in…

This ring, made of gold, is from the early Byzantine period and is believed to have been used to signify and protect a marriage. It shows Christ,…

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