Crossing back to the world of jewelry thousands of years ago, there are stories that are so beautiful.

穿越回千百年前的珠宝世界

According to the theory that "fashion is a circle", the jewellery fashion is back to today, and the time for retro jewellery to see the sky is coming again. As for the style of jewelry to choose, Xiaobian today will take you back to the world of jewelry thousands of years ago. Let us first understand the culture and "routines" of ancient jewelry, in order to choose the most tasteful and inclusive vintage jewelry. !

穿越回千百年前的珠宝世界

Big gold bracelet in the 3-4th century AD, Sotheby's New York Lot in July 2012

Byzantine period

Byzantine jewellery caters to the aesthetic trends of each period of the millennium and permeates the jewelry design of each period. Don't feel magical, it just has such magic!

So, what kind of magic is there in the Byzantine style? The answer is very simple, local gold!

穿越回千百年前的珠宝世界

Byzantine emerald patchwork necklace from 6th to 7th centuries

The prosperous national power of the Byzantine Empire made it possible to use a large area of ​​expensive materials, which created the extravagant Byzantine jewelry!

There is also the mosaic process of the Byzantine period. The mosaic process originated from the Byzantine period, and it was called the mosaic process during that period.

穿越回千百年前的珠宝世界

Byzantine St. Guru Pendant in the 13th century AD, now in the British Museum

At that time, the most expensive jewellery crafts came from the craftsmanship of the Byzantine era. The rich and witty Byzantine people tried their best to finally turn the gemstones of various colors into mash and then paint on the metal surface like paint. Formed a craft that creates bright colors for jewelry.

穿越回千百年前的珠宝世界

Byzantine crystal carved Jesus ring in the 10th-11th centuries, Christie's London auction in December 2008

Byzantine's most distinctive jewellery craft is the carving of characters on jewels. After tired of all kinds of extravagant elements, the Byzantine people began to try to engrave their beliefs - Jesus on jewels, tried embossing, three-dimensional carvings, and finally created lifelike icons on jewels. With the characteristics of the times.

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