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When was the Byzantine era?
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The Byzantine era started around 395 CE when the Roman Empire split. The Byzantine era ended in 1453. During its time, it was one of the leading civilizations of the world.
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Byzantine Gold Coin
Located in Cairo, EG
Byzantine era high karat gold coin that can be used as pendant dates back to 1221-1254 ruler john
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Ancient Byzantine Cabochon Amethyst Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Byzantine empire, circa 6th century AD.
The hollow gold ring is embellished with an oval cabochon
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Solitaire Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
Large Byzantine Bronze Cross w 21k gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Bronze Cross from the Byzantine era trimmed in 21 karat gold. This bronze cross was
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Antique Byzantine Woman Stickpin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
antique 14k gold stickpin (circa 1910) features a Byzantine woman with a hand painted enamel face and a
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Early 20th Century Byzantine Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
A Carved Byzantine Bronze Cross w 21K Bail
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Bronze Cross from the Byzantine era with accents and bail in 21 karat gold. This bronze cross was
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Bronze
Byzantine Gold Icon Ring, circa 6th-10th Century
Located in London, GB
Byzantine gold icon ring. The central flat circular plaque engraved and with niello, finely
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Signet Rings
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Gold