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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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Image of Necklace with Pendant of Aphrodite Anadyomene

Necklace with Pendant of Aphrodite Anadyomene

Early Byzantine
early 7th century
gold and lapis lazuli
BZ.1928.6

Image of Necklace with Pearls, Sapphires, and Emerald Plasma

Necklace with Pearls, Sapphires, and Emerald Plasma

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.8

Image of Necklace with Pearls, Emerald Plasma, and Sapphires

Necklace with Pearls, Emerald Plasma, and Sapphires

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.9

Image of Necklace with Pearls, Sapphires, and Plasma

Necklace with Pearls, Sapphires, and Plasma

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.10

Image of Two Decorative Pins Connected by a Chain

Two Decorative Pins Connected by a Chain

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.11

Image of Pair of Earrings with Pearls, Emeralds, and Sapphires

Pair of Earrings with Pearls, Emeralds, and Sapphires

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.12.a-b

Image of Pair of Earrings with Pearls and Garnets

Pair of Earrings with Pearls and Garnets

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.13.a-b

Image of Earring with Pearl, Ruby, and Sapphire

Earring with Pearl, Ruby, and Sapphire

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.14

Image of Earring with Ruby and Sapphire

Earring with Ruby and Sapphire

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.15

Image of Earring with Emerald and Sapphire

Earring with Emerald and Sapphire

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.16

Image of Earring with Pearl, Emerald, and Sapphire

Earring with Pearl, Emerald, and Sapphire

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.17

Image of Reliquary Cross with the Crucifixion

Reliquary Cross with the Crucifixion

Byzantine
late 12th century - early 13th century
enamel on gold
BZ.1936.20

Image of Cameo-cut Virgin Hagiosoritissa

Cameo-cut Virgin Hagiosoritissa

Byzantine
12th century
bloodstone
BZ.1936.31

Image of Enkolpion with Crucifixion, Busts of the Virgin, St. John and Two Saints

Enkolpion with Crucifixion, Busts of the Virgin, St. John and Two Saints

Early Byzantine
6th century - 7th century
gold
BZ.1937.24

Image of Marriage Belt

Marriage Belt

Early Byzantine
late 6th century - early 7th century
gold
BZ.1937.33

Image of Armband with Coins of Phokas and Maurice Tiberius

Armband with Coins of Phokas and Maurice Tiberius

Early Byzantine
first half of the 7th century
gold
BZ.1938.64

Image of Bracelet

Bracelet

Early Byzantine
7th century
gold
BZ.1938.66

Image of Necklace with Oval and Trefoil Links containing Blue Glass

Necklace with Oval and Trefoil Links containing Blue Glass

Early Byzantine
early 7th century
glass paste on gold
BZ.1938.69.1

Image of Large Pendant with Pearls and Blue Glass

Large Pendant with Pearls and Blue Glass

Early Byzantine
early 7th century
gold with pearls and glass
BZ.1938.69.2

Image of Pear-Shaped Pendant

Pear-Shaped Pendant

Middle Byzantine
second half of the 11th century
enamel on gold
BZ.1940.69

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