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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 Pearls, Sapphires, and Plasma

Necklace with Pearls, Sapphires, and Plasma

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.10

Image of Two Decorative Pins Connected by a Chain

Two Decorative Pins Connected by a Chain

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.11

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

Pair of Earrings with Pearls, Emeralds, and Sapphires

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.12a-b

Image of Pair of Earrings with Pearls and Garnets

Pair of Earrings with Pearls and Garnets

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.13a-b

Image of Earring with Pearl, Ruby, and Sapphire

Earring with Pearl, Ruby, and Sapphire

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.14

Image of Earring with Ruby and Sapphire

Earring with Ruby and Sapphire

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.15

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

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