{"product_id":"medieval-cross-pendant","title":"Medieval Cross Amulet (700-1100 AD) - Unisex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eMiddle Ages Europe - Byzantine Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e c 700 - 1100 Common Era (A.D.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentic\u003c\/em\u003e bronze amulet cross with 4 raised lobes and central square element with small X,  hanging from solid 14k gold bail.\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(107, 105, 105);\" class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003eThe medieval period, or Middle Ages, 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(107, 105, 105);\" class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs_p\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\" class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003eThe Byzantine style is 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 protection, faith and were high-status symbols for early Christians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs_p\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\" class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs_p\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\" 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 must see).  This revival continued with the Pantaleone family's doors in southern Italy, and the Dinant workshops that became a main center for bronze casting in the Middle Ages.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs_p\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\" class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eAuthentic collector's item - unisex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e- Amulet size:  15mm x 23mm (about 3\/4\" x 1\" inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e- Handcrafted 14k gold ring bails \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e- Nice olive-green patina \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eArrives with Certificate of Authentication, i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003en micro-suede pouch with gift box and polishing cloth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e*Chain not included; contact me for chain or leather cord options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach Ionia pendant is thoughtfully curated from reputable artifact collectors to create one-of-a-kind pieces that can be proudly worn and cherished for many millennia to come.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ionia Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48472147296513,"sku":null,"price":711.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7918\/7457\/files\/DSC_6824_3.jpg?v=1776302987","url":"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/products\/medieval-cross-pendant","provider":"Ionia Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}