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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 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 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 Pair of Earrings with Pearls, Sapphires, and Gold Globules

Pair of Earrings with Pearls, Sapphires, and Gold Globules

Early Byzantine
Early 5th Century
gold and gems
BZ.1952.7.1-2

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-7th century
gold
BZ.1937.24

Image of Pear-Shaped Pendant

Pear-Shaped Pendant

Middle Byzantine
Second Half of 11th Century
enamel on gold
BZ.1940.69

Image of Busts of Two Emperors

Busts of Two Emperors

Roman
late 3rd-early 4th century
chalcedony on gold
BZ.1947.14

Image of Marriage Ring Inscribed with Couple's Names

Marriage Ring Inscribed with Couple's Names

Early Byzantine
Late 4th or 5th Century
gold
BZ.1947.18

Image of Icon Frame

Icon Frame

Middle Byzantine
Mid-11th century
enamel on gilt silver
BZ.1950.1a

Image of Reliquary of St. Zacharias

Reliquary of St. Zacharias

Early Byzantine
6th Century
gold and gems
BZ.1957.53

Image of Cameo-cut Virgin Hagiosoritissa

Cameo-cut Virgin Hagiosoritissa

Byzantine
12th century
bloodstone
BZ.1936.31

Image of Crescent Earring

Crescent Earring

Byzantine
First half 10th century
gold with pearls
BZ.1994.3.1

Image of Ring

Ring

Early Byzantine
First half 10th Century
gold with pearls
BZ.1994.3.2

Image of Bracelet with Panthers

Bracelet with Panthers

Early Byzantine
7th century
gold
BZ.1938.66

Image of Virgin Orant

Virgin Orant

Byzantine
11th century
bloodstone
BZ.1940.70

Image of Fragmentary Bracelet with Medallion of Emperor in a Chariot

Fragmentary Bracelet with Medallion of Emperor in a Chariot

Early Byzantine
6th century
gold
BZ.1950.37

Image of Fragmentary Medallion of Emperor in a Chariot

Fragmentary Medallion of Emperor in a Chariot

Early Byzantine
6th century
gold
BZ.1950.38

Image of St. Demetrios

St. Demetrios

Byzantine
11th century
enamel on gold
BZ.1957.9

Image of Three Sections of a Necklace Set with Cabochons

Three Sections of a Necklace Set with Cabochons

Early Byzantine
Last third of 4th Century
gold and gems
BZ.1975.7

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