Stylish and Practical: Fashion in the Byzantine Empire
The rise of the Byzantine Empire saw a flourish in fashion. The wealthy and opulent Empire was reflected in the... Read More
The rise of the Byzantine Empire saw a flourish in fashion. The wealthy and opulent Empire was reflected in the... Read More
Located just 300 miles northeast of St. Petersburg in Russia’s Lake Onega is Kizhi Island, home to two of Russia’s... Read More
Though simple in design, Gallery Byzantium’s St. Andrew Cross is a quintessential Orthodox cross design. Originally a Byzantine cross, the... Read More
Gallery Byzantium’s Angelic Seraph Medallion is a copy of an 16th century Russian metal icon. It depicts the Six-Winged Seraphim,... Read More
Our Svetlana Cross takes its name a popular name for Russian women, meaning the “bright”, or “shining one”. “Svetlana” is... Read More
We’re continuing our Sacred Spaces blog series by exploring Byzantium’s crown jewel: the Hagia Sophia. Want to catch up on... Read More
Gallery Byzantium’s Soldier Cross was inspired by a Russian Orthodox cross reportedly given to troops by the Tsar of Russia.... Read More
14kt Yellow Gold Jeweled Byzantine Pendant set with Lapis Stone Size 12 x 8 mm Includes 18 inch cable chain
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