Good as Gold (and Silver and Platinum)
From carnelian to turquoise, we’ve covered a myriad of gemstones in this blog. But what about the precious metals in... Read More
From carnelian to turquoise, we’ve covered a myriad of gemstones in this blog. But what about the precious metals in... Read More
March’s birthstone is the aquamarine. What better way to greet spring than with an ethereal blue gemstone believed to create... Read More
Coveted for their beauty and lore, gemstones have been integral to the decorative arts since ancient times. We’re digging into... Read More
If there’s anything we’ve learned from this blog series, it’s that blood proved a fickle bond in Byzantine royalty; Empress... Read More
From amethyst to zircon, there’s a colorful world of gemstones out there waiting to be explored. We’re looking at the... Read More
Miss our blog series chronicling Byzantium’s most famous (and infamous!) women? We’re bringing it back with all-new stories of ancient... Read More
Every month, we introduce another one of the twelve birthstones (and their alternates) in our blog. You can learn all... Read More
For centuries, peacocks have been focal symbol of legend and art, standing for immortality, renewal, and protection “…[W]e find paintings... Read More
Gallery Byzantium’s Angel Cross is a design replica of a 7th century cross originally carved in stone from Georgia in... Read More
January’s birthstone is the garnet! A symbol of health, prosperity, and peace and believed to bring good health, garnets are... Read More