{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-cross-diamond-bail","title":"Medieval Bronze Cross with Diamond Bail (700-1100 CE)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle Ages Europe - Byzantine Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e c 700 - 1100 Common Era (CE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003eAuthentic bronze amulet cross with 4 embossed circles symbolizing the 4 wounds of Christ with green patina.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs_text gs_mdr gsqna_renderText16\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs_p\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\" class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003eThe medieval period, or \u003cstrong\u003eMiddle Ages\u003c\/strong\u003e, spans roughly from the 5th to the 15th century (c. 476–1500 CE) in European history, positioned between the collapse of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance.  It was an era defined by feudalism, a deeply religious society, and rural, agricultural life which saw the rise of castles, knights, and major shifts in political power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs_p\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\" class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs_p\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\" class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eByzantine style \u003c\/strong\u003eis characterized by the fusion of antique and Eastern elements evident in the extensive use of embossed work and filigree. These pendants served as personal amulets of \u003cstrong\u003eprotection, faith\u003c\/strong\u003e and were \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-status symbols for early Christians\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs_p\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\" class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs_p\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\" class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003eThe art of bronze casting was revived in the 800s by \u003cstrong\u003eKing Charlemagne\u003c\/strong\u003e, who commissioned monumental bronze portals for his residence in Aachen, Germany (a beautiful city to visit). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs_p\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\" class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs_p\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\" class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003eEmbelished with a handcrafted 14k gold 'halo' and gold ring bail, coupled with a diamond carabiner clip to add to your charm collection for one of a kind look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs_p\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\" class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003eAuthentic collector's item - unisex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003eAmulet size:  15mm x 23mm (about 3\/4\" x 1\" inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003e14k gold ring with diamond carabiner clip bail included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003eNice bright green patina \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003eArrives with Certificate of Authentication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003eGift box and micro-suede pouch  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003e*Chain and diamond charm shown in picture not included; contact me for chain or leather cord options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAR44\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ionia Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50751855395073,"sku":"AR44","price":678.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7918\/7457\/files\/DSC_7542.jpg?v=1792103079","url":"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/products\/byzantine-bronze-cross-diamond-bail","provider":"Ionia Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}