Antique An Oxblood Byzantine pendant in 21K Gold

Description

A bronze cross pendant with fixed bale from the Byzantine Era trimmed exquisitely with 21K gold. This bronze cross was … more A bronze cross pendant with fixed bale from the Byzantine Era trimmed exquisitely with 21K gold. This bronze cross was originally created by lost wax casting and then further decorations on top are hand chiseled. The Byzantine Era ran from the 300s to the fall of Constantinople and the Eastern Roman Empire in the 1450's, at which time, the area fell to the Ottoman Empire. The vast area of Byzantium spanned from the Mediterranean coast of Italy to Eurasia. This is an artisan made custom piece with precious metal and ancient materials. Unique and one of a kind less