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Byzantine Gold, Enamel, and Precious Stones

As the most precious of metals, gold was prized for its radiant color. The luster of gold was augmented by the addition of jewels and semiprecious stones. Goldsmiths achieved similar effects by the use of filigree and cloisonné enamel, techniques by which they fused colored glass to gold grounds.

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Necklace with Pendant of Aphrodite Anadyomene     gold and lapis lazuli  early 7th century 
Necklace with Pearls, Sapphires, and Emerald Plasma     gold and gems  early 5th century 
Necklace with Pearls, Emerald Plasma, and Sapphires     gold and gems  early 5th century 
Necklace with Pearls, Sapphires, and Plasma     gold and gems  early 5th century 
Two Decorative Pins Connected by a Chain     gold and gems  early 5th century 
Pair of Earrings with Pearls, Emeralds, and Sapphires     gold and gems  early 5th century 
Pair of Earrings with Pearls and Garnets     gold and gems  early 5th century 
Earring with Pearl, Ruby, and Sapphire     gold and gems  early 5th century 
Earring with Ruby and Sapphire     gold and gems  early 5th century 
Earring with Emerald and Sapphire     gold and gems  early 5th century 
Earring with Pearl, Emerald, and Sapphire     gold and gems  early 5th century 
Reliquary Cross with the Crucifixion     enamel on gold  late 12th century - early 13th century 
Cameo-cut Virgin Hagiosoritissa     bloodstone  12th century 
Enkolpion with Crucifixion, Busts of the Virgin, St. John and Two Saints     gold  6th century - 7th century 
Marriage Belt     gold  late 6th century - early 7th century 
Armband with Coins of Phokas and Maurice Tiberius     gold  first half of the 7th century 
Bracelet     gold  7th century 
Necklace with Oval and Trefoil Links containing Blue Glass     glass paste on gold  early 7th century 
Large Pendant with Pearls and Blue Glass     gold with pearls and glass  early 7th century 
Pear-Shaped Pendant     enamel on gold  second half of the 11th century 
Virgin Orant     bloodstone  11th century 
Busts of Two Emperors     chalcedony on gold  late 3rd century - early 4th century 
Octagonal Marriage Ring with Holy Site Scenes     gold with niello  7th century 
Marriage Ring Inscribed with Couple's Names     gold  late 4th century - 5th century 
Ring of Michael Attaleiates     enamel on gold  before 1080 

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