Gold Byzantine Ring “Isis”

Description

This 18k gold dome ring from the 60s features a domed central ovoid pattern surrounded by braided borders. The openwork shoulders of this jewel with hypnotic shimmering reflections are delicately chiseled and each enhanced by a gold bead. A sublime piece that catches the eye with the brilliance of its central gold piece.
Size: FR 57 / UK P1/2 / US 7.5
Weight: 4.53g
Egyptian Hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in Egypt.

The story: The Byzantine style in jewelry reflects a rich fusion of cultural influences from the Byzantine Empire, spanning from the 4th to the 15th centuries. Characterized by intricate craftsmanship and opulent designs, Byzantine jewelry captures the essence of this historical era. Gold is painstakingly worked into patterns of geometric shapes, intricate filigree and sometimes religious symbols. Although the Byzantine style in jewelry is not directly associated with France, elements of Byzantine design and motifs were later incorporated into French jewelry during periods of resurgence of historical styles, particularly in the nineteenth century.