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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

Image of Necklace with Pearls, Sapphires, and Emerald Plasma

Necklace with Pearls, Sapphires, and Emerald Plasma

Image of Necklace with Pearls, Emerald Plasma, and Sapphires

Necklace with Pearls, Emerald Plasma, and Sapphires

Image of Necklace with Pearls, Sapphires, and Plasma

Necklace with Pearls, Sapphires, and Plasma

Image of Two Decorative Pins Connected by a Chain

Two Decorative Pins Connected by a Chain

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

Pair of Earrings with Pearls, Emeralds, and Sapphires

Image of Pair of Earrings with Pearls and Garnets

Pair of Earrings with Pearls and Garnets

Image of Earring with Pearl, Ruby, and Sapphire

Earring with Pearl, Ruby, and Sapphire

Image of Earring with Ruby and Sapphire

Earring with Ruby and Sapphire

Image of Earring with Emerald and Sapphire

Earring with Emerald and Sapphire

Image of Earring with Pearl, Emerald, and Sapphire

Earring with Pearl, Emerald, and Sapphire

Image of Reliquary Cross with the Crucifixion

Reliquary Cross with the Crucifixion

Image of Cameo-cut Virgin Hagiosoritissa

Cameo-cut Virgin Hagiosoritissa

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

Image of Marriage Belt

Marriage Belt

Image of Armband with Coins of Phokas and Maurice Tiberius

Armband with Coins of Phokas and Maurice Tiberius

Image of Bracelet

Bracelet

Image of Necklace with Oval and Trefoil Links containing Blue Glass

Necklace with Oval and Trefoil Links containing Blue Glass

Image of Large Pendant with Pearls and Blue Glass

Large Pendant with Pearls and Blue Glass

Image of Pear-Shaped Pendant

Pear-Shaped Pendant

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