For a time, it seemed that nothing was outside the grasp of the Byzantine Empire. After all, for more than 1,000 years it was the most powerful cultural, economic and military force in Europe. And by pulling from the great traditions of its dominion, Byzantine jewelers reached new heights in craftsmanship, creating some of the most opulent and ornate jewelry...read more
For a time, it seemed that nothing was outside the grasp of the Byzantine Empire. After all, for more than 1,000 years it was the most powerful cultural, economic and military force in Europe. And by pulling from the great traditions of its dominion, Byzantine jewelers reached new heights in craftsmanship, creating some of the most opulent and ornate jewelry the world has ever seen. With an abundance of gold sourced from the empire’s numerous mines, jewelry became as common to daily dress as wearing shoes. Then, as today, jewelry was a status symbol. The more jewelry a person wore, the more affluent and important they were perceived to be.
To celebrate this era of opulence, we’ve asked the best craftsmen in Italy to shape the Eterno Byzantine Necklace. This fashionable jewelry intertwines .925 sterling silver with a yellow gold finish. The intricate metalwork seen here is Italian Byzantine design at its best; since it debuted all those centuries ago, it’s never gone out of style. Mass-produced Byzantine jewelry from the big fashion houses will set you back thousands, but because we have our own office in Italy and deal with our artisans directly, we’re able to give you this masterpiece for a fraction of the price. After all, Stauer is one of the world’s biggest dealers in Italian gold. See why “eterno” means “eternal” in Italian. Get the Eterno Byzantine Necklace today!
