Byzantine Jewelry

CHANEL Opulent poured glass cabochon Byzantine style sautoir vintage necklace c 1970s The exquisite rare designer necklace is adorned with a collection of chunky poured glass Gripoi...

Spectacular estate Rayner 18 TCW sugarloaf cabochon amethyst, diamond, pink sapphire 18K yellow gold cocktail ring 21st Century Award-winning British high jewelry designer Rodney Ray...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Sapphire, Multi color Sapphires, Amethyst Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship E...

This couture 1930s Coco-Chanel-commissioned French Maison Gripoix hand-crafted demi-parure features eight flower pendants whose daisy-like metal-smithed petal frames suspend transpar...

Large, ornate Byzantine style cushion shaped emerald green tourmaline, diamond and 18K yellow gold statement ring. High quality, impressive ring very similar to the Elizabeth Gage Templar...

Fine, museum quality unusual early Byzantine 6th-8th Century AD amulet ring with a hidden cross. High circular flower form bezel with a domed top set w...

Massive Chanel Cross Brooch in shades of emerald, ruby, topaz and amythest poured glass cabocheons with faux baroque round and pear shape pearls. I...

Rare, large Ostrogothic silver eagle-headed buckle, circa 6th Century A.D. A bold projecting eagle head profile set with a cabochon ruby color glass eye, the neck chased with linear ...

Period: Circa 350-220 BC Size: 7 Weight: 6,82 gr The ring features a contemporary 18-karat yellow gold frame featuring an ancient Greek coin dating between 350 and 220 BC. This coin...

Chanel byzantine style crest brooch by Maison Gripoix. Poured glass emerald and ruby oval and heart shape cabochons are mixed with faceted cut topaz stone...

During the Art Deco period when Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was at her peak as a Parisian couture designer in the early 1930s and working closely with her favorite jewelry parurier Fulco di Verdura, for one of her clients, she commissioned this unique handcrafted gem-fringed medallion brooch with a yellow-gold circle rope of flexible thick chain that dangles from an unseen ornate open-work curvilinear yellow-gold base. Marked only "FRANCE" on the bar pin with a trombone clasp, like some early 1930s Chanel couture jewelry collected by TheMet museum, its artistry reflects the colorful organic-form starburst sketches of Verdura, which you can see from our photo of one of them. The Sicilian duke began creating fabric patterns for Chanel in 1927, which shortly expanded to executing fine jewelry beginning with custom pieces for the house founder. These included the iconic Byzantine-influenced gem-adorned cuffs referencing the Maltese-military cross, which the French designer can often be seen wearing in circa-1930s photos. Chanel reproduced some of Verdura's originals for her clients, but those variations featured faux gems. This softly-shaped abstract brooch design suits goldsmith Verdura's early anti-Art-Deco aesthetic that was considered a radical departure from 1920s silver-tone geometric jewelry, which otherwise featured linear designs or figurative representation. The deconstructed bouquet of gems mixes amethyst and rose-quartz beads with natural Keshi pearls and intricate tiny gold leaves, which are discreetly wired to a Baroque-motif frame that dangles a round gem surrounded by a chain halo. Significantly, Verdura was credited with re-introducing since Victorian times the rope motif to fine jewelry. Since 1930, Verdura's unique style was influenced by travels with Chanel to explore Byzantine art, Baroque architecture, and the exotic flora-and-fauna among his native Italian aristocratic estate. The legendary fashion editor Diane Vreeland and American entertainment stars were among the first Chanel clients to acquire couture real-gem-adorned jewelry made by Verdura, while one of the two brooches treasured by Vreeland was titled "Theodora". See our photo of the Byzantine mosaic of Empress Theodora, whose image--with an abundance of teardrop pearls and colorful gems above her chest, and with a gold halo surrounding her head--could have inspired the design of our brooch. As one of the most important modern-design collaborations, Chanel's close relationship with Verdura lasted largely undocumented years in Paris, until he launched his first outside jewelry venture with a Hollywood designer-boutique after emigrating to the United States in 1934. Within five years, as a financially-backed in-demand goldsmith in the States, he founded the namesake fine-jewelry company Verdura in New...

Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's unmistakable warm yellow color & hammered finish, this evil eye pendant / charm talisman i...

Karl Lagerfeld and Maison Gripoix for Chanel hand knotted faux baroque pearl, gilt bronze filigree square byzantine pendant with Gripoix glass poured enamel ruby cabocheon. Gilt chai...

Rare Coco Chanel Byzantine knot bracelet composed of seven twisted multiwire links bound with gem set pate de verre faux emerald and ruby bulle...

Coco Chanel Gilt Filigree Bead Long Necklace, Goossens. Long chain with gilt filigrees stacked and layered with polished gilt beads. A subtle play on matte and shiny in a long, transformable hand knotted...

Completely handmade Maison Gripoix for Chanel long elaborate Byzantine link chain of gold plated bronze flexible chain accented with dozens of emerald and pale sapphire...

Old Byzantine Cross set in 18k gold Estimate antique Bronze old however cannot proof scientifically Hand Set In Italy with mat 18k Yellow Gold Approx size: 1.5' inch tall (35mm) Co...

Moroccan Berber Silver Bracelet with Green and Orange Enamel. A 1920s handcrafted Ethnic bracelet by Berber women of Morocco. Women wear this ki...

A stunning Sautoir Necklace made by Robert Goossens for Chanel in the mid 1960’s. The design is Byzantine inspired. The multi chain necklace is fine linked and embossed. It is set w...

Regal Gold Ring with Cabochon Sapphires and Byzantine Style Sculpture. This MadeT o Order ring for men is a masterpiece of goldsmith art, crafted in 18K solid gold. Its commanding p...

Period: 6th-7th century Ring size: 8 ½ Weight: 13,75 gr The wedding ring can be ascribed to Byzantine goldsmith production of the 6th-7th century. Made of gold, it features the emb...

Striking Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Byzantine Cross Necklace 1970's, workshop Maison Goossens. Of gilt bronze with faux amythest and em...

Period: 7th century Top size: 27 x 24 mm  Ring size: 6.5 Weight: 8 gr The Byzantine ring dates to the 7th century and is characterized by a contemporary yellow gold setting, made w...

Extraordinary Rare and Important Maison Gripoix for Coco Chanel elaborate handmade Byzantine crucifix pendant necklace. The focal crucifix of ruby a...

Goossens for Chanel Byzantine sautoir necklace of five stations of supple woven snake chain loosely knotted with stations centered by large round ...

Massive Multi Colored Byzantine Crest pendant brooch made by Maison Gripoix, France. Poured glass with rhinestone encrustations forming a large crest ...

French designer Edouard Rambaud Paris designed those stunning Byzantine-inspired clip-on earrings. They feature a massive shiny, gilded metal rounded donut shape, all textured and or...

18ct 750 Gold Byzantine design Necklace Length 27.5 Inches Weight 21.8 grams Thickness 2.5 mm Depth 2.5 mm Full British Hallmark 750 - London import mark , dated 1978 In very good co...

Regal Gold Ring with Cabochon Sapphires and Byzantine Style Sculpture. This Made To Order ring for men is a masterpiece of goldsmith art, crafted in 14K solid gold. Its commanding p...

Goossens for Chanel Byzantine sautoir necklace of eight stations of textured and twisted woven snake chain, small and large round jet pate de verre beads...

This delicate multi chain necklace was created in 1900 ca. The necklace is made out of three rows of smooth hand crafted foxtail chains The chains arte held together by flower shaped...

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Byzantine style articulated link bracelet, handmade and composed of six gilt filigree links with ruby and emerald rectangul...

Extraordinary, early Coco Chanel Haute Couture Sautoir by Robert Goossens, Paris circa 1960. Handmade pate de verre beads in emerald and ruby are ...

The featured jewelry piece is a Konstantino 3-stone gemstone cigar band ring crafted from oxidized 925 sterling silver and 22k yellow gold. This distinctive, Greek-handcrafted piece ...

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic, Sapphire, Topaz & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Blue Natural Cabochon Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 12 Carats White Natural Square cut Topaz -...

Yves Saint Laurent long gilt byzantine, thistle motif incised earclips by Robert Goossens. Length 3", Width 2". Excellent condition. Robert Goossens, the son of a metal foundry wo...

Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine), circa 400 – 600 AD This restrained Byzantine hollow cross pendant is finely crafted in almost pure gold (approximately 23.11 kt). The cross is form...

Vintage Byzantine style cultured pearl drop earrings crafted from satin finished 14 karat yellow gold. Made in button style with double beaded bezel hanging from lever backs for secu...

These elegant clip-on earrings have a design reminiscent of French designer Edouard Rambaud's works. The Byzantine-inspired dangling shape features shiny, gilded metal that is textur...

A modern nod to timeless craftsmanship. This necklace reimagines the intricate beauty of the classic Byzantine-style bracelet into a bold yet elegant chain design. Handcrafted in Bra...

An earlier pair of Vintage CC Logo Coin Earrings. Dating to the late 1970s, early 1980s. Crafted in gold plated metal. Featuring the iconic interlocking CC logo upon a byzantine coin...

Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's unmistakable warm yellow color & hammered finish, this evil eye pendant / charm talisman i...

A very thin Bronze Byzantine Cross from the IV to VI Centuries AD trimmed with a delicate rope motif in 21 karat gold. This bronze cross was created by lost wax casting; additional c...

A beautiful Chanel Crystal Brooch from 2005.Designed in a Byzantine style. Featuring four large green faceted crystals interspersed with an equal...

Date: 8th-9th century AD  Dimensions: 32 x 22 mm, Ring size: 8 ¾ Weight: 5,6 gr L’anello bizantino, databile all’VIII-IX secolo, si distingue per un intaglio in citrino incastonat...

Massive Chanel Cross Brooch in shades of emerald, topaz and amythest poured glass cabocheons with faux pearls by Maison Gripoix. Intricate scroll...

Long Gabrielle Chanel Rare and Early Sautoir by Maison Goossens circa 1970's. Of signature articulated incised book chain, Byzantine shell motif gilt bronze rectangular links of hand...

Byzantine (the Eastern Roman Empire) circa 500 – 600 AD. This highly important, museum rarity early Christian gold (approximately 22.85 Kt) ring is engraved with the bust of Christ holding a Gospel Book. His nimb is decorated with a cross. Christ is flanked by two crosses, one is slightly higher than the other. There is a gold ring similar in shape and composition of the image with the Virgin and Christ Child in the center flanked by two crosses (the left cross is also engraved slightly higher than the cross on the right side): a ring is in the Byzantine collection at Dumbarton Oaks, Washington D.C., That ring is stated to be a part of the late 6th century jewelry treasury. See Catalog of The Byzantine and Early Mediaeval Antiquities in The Dumbarton Oaks Collection, Volume 2, page 138, O, and plate XCVIII. It is possible that this ring and the ring at Dumbarton Oaks were produced at the same workshop at the same time period. The round gold plaque with Christ has a diameter of 12 mm (almost 1/2 in.) Weight is 6.62 grams. Approximate ring size 10 (21 mm) resizable Condition: solid gold ring, all original, itact and wearable. Metal analysis: 95.23% gold, 4.77% silver.  The gold purity of this ring is identical to the level of purity of the Byzantine gold coin...

This S.Georgios design eternity band ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The gorgeous band is microscopically decorated all the way around with gold wires, and Granulat...

S.Georgios Designer Byzantine style cross Pendant enhancer is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features four Rubies, four Blue Sapphires, and an Emerald center with a tot...

This S.Georgios solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold geometric reversible Cross pendant is beautifully handmade with microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and finished wit...

Presenting S.Georgios design ring handmade in 18 Karat Yellow Gold in Greece. This ring combines the ancient Byzantine technique with modern design. On...

Byzantine [coin] Pendant w/ 18K Gold Trim from Byzantine era. The Byzantine Era ran from the 300s to the fall of Constantinople and the Eastern Roman Empire in the 1450's, at which t...

Iconic Chanel Byzantine link endless faux pearl necklace. Composed of continuous Maison Gripoix hand knotted glass faux pearls with hand made Maison Gripoix poured glass round ruby e...

Both sides of this ancient Byzantine coin (Kōnstantinos X, Follis, Constantinopolis mint, AD 1059-1067) can be showcased in this 22k yellow gold spinner/reversible pendant. Coin pendant is on a solid 22k yellow gold 18 inch rolo chain necklace. Rare and unique ancient coin displayed...

S.Georgios designer bangle bracelet hand made in 18 Karat yellow gold. This bracelet is finished in Byzantine style with the unique velvet look on the background. The bracelet featur...

The "My World" necklace by Lika Behar is a one-of-a-kind creation featuring a 24K gold cross pendant adorned with a striking 22.12 cttw cabochon...

This S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with Byzantine-style granulation work creating a stunning art piece. This b...

Presenting S.Georgios designer byzantine style cross pendant enhancer is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features 9 Princess cut Rubies, 2 Princess cut Sapphires, and 4 ...

Maison Gripoix for Chanel poured glass amythest, faux pearl and pave long chain. Byzantine necklace composed of square stations of amythest poured glass enamel, faux pearl and crysta...