{"product_id":"byzantine-silver-cross-ring-copy-1","title":"Byzantine Silver Cross Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWeight: 7.36 g\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 2.3 cm \/ .9 in\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: 7 (US) \/ O (UK)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA finely crafted Byzantine silver ring dated to ca. 1100-1200 AD. composed of a solid, rounded hoop supporting a prominent oval bezel framed by a decorative scalloped border. The bezel is intricately engraved with an eight-rayed star enclosed within a series of concentric octagonal lines, creating a striking geometric composition characteristic of Middle Byzantine decorative art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe star motif, rendered with confident linear incision, likely carried symbolic or apotropaic significance, reflecting the Byzantine fascination with celestial imagery and sacred geometry. The octagonal framing further enhances the design, a form often associated in Byzantine visual culture with harmony, regeneration, and spiritual order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ring displays a pleasing aged silver patina with areas of surface wear and minor encrustation consistent with age. Its restrained yet sophisticated ornamentation exemplifies the refined aesthetic of personal adornment in the Byzantine world during the 11th–12th centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn elegant and wearable example of medieval Byzantine jewellery, combining symbolic decoration with strong geometric design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marble Cliff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49469269115018,"sku":"r_073","price":620.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/6923\/4058\/files\/r_073_02.png?v=1779998698","url":"https:\/\/marblecliff.com\/products\/byzantine-silver-cross-ring-copy-1","provider":"Marble Cliff Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}