Precious Peridot: The August Birthstone
As one of the hottest months of the year, it seems only fitting that August should have a birthstone that... Read More
As one of the hottest months of the year, it seems only fitting that August should have a birthstone that... Read More
From angels and doves to circles and vines, there are numerous “hidden” meanings within the decorative symbols on crosses and... 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
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
Last week, we introduced a new blog series chronicling the history of coins and sharing some pieces from our Coin... Read More
As we recall from elementary Social Studies lessons, before paper currency and coinage, there was barter. Two parties would agree... Read More
Gallery Byzantium’s Kursk Root Icon medallions are based on the Kursk Root Icon of Our Lady of the Sign, which... Read More
Have you checked out our blog series sharing the stories of some of Byzantium’s most famous women? We invite you... Read More
In continuing our series of blogs chronicling the women of Byzantium, we invite you to take a step back into... Read More