Medieval 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...

A fine antique horse head stickpin. In 9 karat yellow gold. Depicting a horse wearing medieval armor with a chaffron (or chanfron / shaffron) with horn and with wind-blown reins. ...

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...

Cocktail ring designed by Temple St. Claire. This is a gorgeous cocktail ring created by the celebrated jewelry designer Temple St. Clair. Masterfully crafted in solid 18-karat yell...

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...

Signet Intaglio Ring featuring Carnelian (type of Agate) stone with the detailed heraldic depiction of Von Boltenstern's coat of arms under the crown of Nobility set into wide band r...

Blood of Christ enamelled gold ring. A yellow gold flat band, the exterior enamelled around the full circumference with stylised droplets in red enamel on a blue enamel background, t...

Rare, massive scale gold hoop shaped earrings with large polyhedral beads, each bead having four diamond shaped collars set with irridescent glass. The fine quality, large size and the use of highly prized Roman irridescent glass in these earrings suggest that they were created for a woman of high social standing. 53mm by 42mm and 52mm by 42mm References: a similar smaller example is in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Accession Number: 22.50.9, Rogers Fund purchase 1922, hoop 1.5 inches; a pair of earrings with twisted gold hoops...

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

It consists of: Gemstone- Kyanite, turquoise, diamond Gemstone type- All real natural earth mined Metal- Silver Metal purity- sterling silver Dimension- 40mm x 30mm

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

This stunning Henry Perichon (also known as the renowned French designer Henry) Medieval-revival bronze metal choker necklace features three gilded bronze elements in an antique Midd...

Rare, enormous Maison Gripoix for Chanel Byzantine Cruciform cuff bracelet. The symmetrical squared oversized cruciform cuff is composed of ruby, emerald, amythest and citrine poured...

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

Circa 1990's. This beautiful necklace is made by luxury greek jewelry house LALAoUnis founded by master goldsmith Ilias Lalaounis. This necklace features his signature hand-woven mes...

This is an exceptional Henry Perichon (also known as the renowned French designer Henry) Medieval-Revival gilded-bronze pendant necklace. The rare bronze metal pendant, featuring ant...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Rare Vintage 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 I...

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...

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...

Circa 1250–1350 This very rare and important medieval magical or amuletic ring is crafted in high purity silver and partially fire-gilded. The ring is formed in a stirrup shape, a t...

Antique North African Moorish Silver Filigree Hinged Cuff Bracelet, circa 1920 An exquisite antique North African silver cuff bracelet, dating to circa 1920, featuring elaborate Moo...

Drawing inspiration from the Eastern Roman Empire's rich artistic heritage, these Verdura Byzantine Pendant Earrings feature fancy-cut fancy-cut and round faceted white topaz stones ...

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

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

Rare 24 karat yellow gold revered by discerning investors for its purity and warmth of color is used in combination with hammered silver to make up this square blue glass bee intagli...

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...

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...

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...

Circa 1400 – 1450 This exceptionally rare medieval posy ring is crafted in high-karat gold (approximately 22.25 Kt) and exemplifies the fine goldw...

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...

Discover Erica Courtney’s 18K Yellow Gold Spessartite Garnet and Diamond Ring, a statement piece centered by an incredibly rare 45.47-carat Spessartite Garnet. Fiery deep red, orange...

French jewelry artist Henry Perichon (aka Henry) designed this spectacular Talosel resin necklace in the 1960s. The piece has an undeniable Medieval-inspired flair. The long choker f...

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...

Attractive vintage Gripoix for Chanel Medieval Emerald and Ruby Drop Earclips from the 1950's. 4 quadrants of hand poured emerald glass are highlighted with crystal pastes with 3 fa...

French jewelry artist Henry Perichon (also known as renowned designer Henry) designed this stunning brass and Talosel resin necklace in the 1960s. The rare extra-long necklace featur...

This lovely Mid Century Modern necklace features a beautifully detailed 18k white gold Byzantine chain combined with Akoya and Tahitian pearls. The Akoya and Tahitian pearls are blac...

Metal Purity: 18k Country of Origin: Italy Metal Weight: 22 grams Measurement: 7.5mm wide x 16.5" Certificate of Authenticity An Italian solid 18k yellow gold 16.5" 7.5mm wide Byza...

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

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...

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...

S.Georgios design Band Ring is handmade from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and microscopically decorated- granulations all the way around with gold beads and wires shaped like the last letter...

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...

Henry Perichon (also known as the renowned French designer Henry) designed this stunning Medieval Revival gilded-bronze pendant necklace in the 1950s. The bronze metal pendant featur...

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...

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...

S.Georgios designer bracelet in solid yellow gold 18 karats all handmade with the Greek Key design, the symbol of eternal life. The Bracelet is custom made and has beautiful granulat...

S.Georgios design ring is handcrafted from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated all the way around with gold beads and wires shaped like the last letter of the...

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...

Byzantine era high karat gold coin that can be used as pendant dates back to 1221-1254 ruler john 111 doukas vatatzes and virgin nimbate emperor and other co...

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...

Chanel ivory resin cuff bracelet by Karl Lagerfeld, inspired by the original Maltese Cross Cuffs that Verdura designed for Chanel in the 1930s decorated with a ruby, emerald, turquoi...

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...

This gorgeous S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is decorated with granulation details and a velvet background in Byzantine style finished with ...