Gallery Byzantium’s St. Sophia Cross is based on a 6th-century Byzantine cross (pictured right). Its name is derived from the... Read More
As we have explored in previous blogs studying various Christian symbols of faith, many symbols intertwine and join together to... Read More
From angels and doves to circles and vines, there are numerous “hidden” meanings within the decorative symbols on crosses and... Read More
Beauty and meaning are not mutually exclusive. Within the most intricate and lovely designs and patterns lie hidden symbols and... Read More
Within Christianity, the cross stands as a symbol of faith, strength, and protection. But within the design of the cross,... Read More
It was the 1867 construction of a new drainage system on St. Georges Street (Canterbury, England) that led to the... Read More
Gallery Byzantium’s Birka Cross is based on a 9th century Scandinavian design of a grave find from Birka, Sweden. The... Read More
June is a unique month in that it has not one, but three “official” birthstones: the moonstone, the alexandrite, and... Read More
Given their practicality and relative ease to carry around, the use of coinage spread quickly throughout the ancient world. Soon... Read More
Why is coin jewelry so desirable today? We’re looking into the history of coins as works of art this week... Read More