Gallery Byzantium
-2This spring and summer, sacred style is the latest trend. Fashion-forward trends look back towards ancient elegance as we embrace holy haute-couture and ancient talismans.
TODAY’S STYLES & TRENDS INSPIRED BY HISTORY’S DESIGNS
Gallery Byzantium’s designs bring the opulence of the past to the present. From statement necklaces to chandelier earrings, each piece is expertly handcrafted in the historic coastal town of Ipswich, Massachusetts. Over the past decade, Gallery Byzantium has gained international recognition for its commitment to these ancient artistic traditions and now boasts customers from around the world including the esteemed National Gallery in Washington, DC and The Getty Museum in Los Angeles, CA. Gallery Byzantium was also recently featured in NorthShore Magazine (December 2017), Vogue (July 2017), and W Magazine (August 2017). As we have seen from the runway, this season’s trends are not shy and look towards antiquity for inspiration. As the finest garments and jewelry were reserved for not only the aristocracy and royalty, but for the clergy as well, sacred style has influenced designers such as Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, and Gucci. The 2018 MET Gala also looks towards a sacred inspiration with their Fashion and Religion theme. At Gallery Byzantium, we are influenced by these symbols, art, and artifacts. Our jewelry is inspired by the pieces that adorned ancient royalty and aristocracy – it goes right back to the source for inspiration. Taking notes from ancient Byzantine nobility, Gallery Byzantium’s jewelry is bold, opulent, but never, ever trendy: it’s timeless. · · ·
All jewelry is Handcrafted in the USA of nickel-free recycled gold and silver. Gallery Byzantium designs are exclusive and one of a kind with timeless beauty in mind: historical, bold, and classic. Absolute satisfaction is always guaranteed.
We invite you to explore our collections in this look book. These collections are also exclusively available at www.gallerybyzantium.com. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! Kristina Smith Gallery Byzantium Inc.
16 Mt Pleasant Avenue | Ipswich MA 01938 (978) 356-0259 | (800) 798-6173 www.gallerybyzantium.com | info@gallerybyzantium.com
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St. Petersburg Cross – $3100.00
Kursk Root Icon –$2700.00
THE IMPERIAL COLLECTION Celestial Fire Necklace $5500.00
Unleash your inner royal! Discover the opulence of ancient aristocracy with our new Imperial Collection. Handcrafted from the finest 14kt and 18kt gold and set with diamonds and other precious gemstones, this collection encompasses ornate and sumptuous pieces to be passed down throughout generations. Diamond Cross –$3100.00
Jeweled Byzantine Earrings - $1900.00
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A Jeweled Byzantine Pendant 14kt - $599.00 B Byz-Rus Imperial Crest Pendant Sterling Silver - $48.00 | 14kt - $289.00 C Aelia Flaccilla Coin Pendant Sterling Silver $70.00 | Vermeil - $110.00 10kt - $550.00 | 14kt - $650.00
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E D Alexander the Great Coin Pendant Sterling Silver $99.00 | Vermeil $149.00 10kt $1100.00 | 14kt $1350.00 E Justinian Coin Pendant Sterling Silver - $115.00 | Vermeil $160.00 10kt - $1300.00 | 14kt $1600.00 F Angelic Seraph Medallion Sterling Silver $68.00 | 14kt - $650.00
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PENDANTS AND MEDALLIONS
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FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1991. Our faithfulness to tradition surpasses simply a dedication to the Byzantine aesthetic. Gallery Byzantium started as a solution to a glaring problem: throughout his travels of the Middle East, Asia, Istanbul, and Greece, founder Fr. Spiridon Schneider was unable to find jewelry produced in the Byzantine aesthetic. He was resolved to establish Gallery Byzantium as a way to celebrate the Eastern European and Middle Eastern heritage and pass on its aesthetic to future generations.
AS ROYAL BLOODLINES FLOWED THROUGH GENERATIONS, GALLERY BYZANTIUM HAS BEEN PASSED DOWN THE FAMILY TREE . . . In keeping with this sense of familial lineage, Gallery Byzantium has been passed down to his daughter, Seraphima, and her husband, Brian, who have utilized their artistic talents, keen eye for design, and vast knowledge of art history to carry on this tradition.
Photo by Jorge Lรกscar, via Wikimedia Commons
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FROM IPSWICH, MA WITH LOVE Here at Gallery Byzantium
all of our jewelry is handcrafted of nickel-free gold and silver. Quality and fine craftsmanship are our top priorities; from the casting process to the final finish, every item is prepared with the customer’s satisfaction in mind.
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A St. Irene Cross Sterling Silver - $55.00 | 10kt - $475.00 | 14kt - $550.00 B. Mt. Athos Cross Sterling Silver - $65.00 | 10kt - $360.00 | 14kt - $420.00 C. Nicene Cross Sterling Silver - $50-69.00 | 10kt - $335-730.00 | 14kt $380-775.00
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D Greek Filigree Cross Sterling Silver - $60-140.00 | 10kt - $498.00 | 14kt - $$640-1950.00 E Phos Zoe Cross Sterling Silver - $45-75.00 | 10kt - $300-720.00 | 14kt $250-850.00
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A Jerusalem Cross Sterling Silver - $54-75.00 | 10kt - $415-550.00 | 14kt - $475.925.00 B Birka Cross Sterling Silver - $99-135.00 | 10kt - $1030.00 | 14kt - $1250.00 C Angel Cross Sterling Silver - $45-105.00 | 10kt - $295.00 | 14kt - $225-6500.00
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EGG PENDANTS Inspired by the Imperial Eggs crafted by Faberge, Gallery Byzantium offers a rich collection of egg-style pendants finely crafted in sterling silver, set with semi-precious stones, and accented with delicately applied enamels and 24kt gold. Russian-trained craftsmen handcraft the authentic egg pendants for Gallery Byzantium. (Starting at $75.00)
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Cloisonné Eggs Pendants - $18.95-21.00 Egg Bangles - $35.00 (single) | $99.00 (trio)
CLOISONNÉ EGG PENDANTS
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Jeweled Byzantine Cross - $120-560.00
Gifts of Glory Earrings - $135-1915.00
BYZANTINE GIFTS For 1000 years, the Byzantine Empire reigned supreme. Give the gift of tradition with these beautiful pieces inspired by the jewelry that adorned ancient royalty and nobility. This collection proves that trends may come and go, but looking fierce is timeless.
Divine Patterns Earrings - $195-1950.00
Gifts of Glory Necklace - $345.00
St. Theodora Cross - $75-875.00
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PEACOCK BIRDS OF PARADISE Ancients believed the peacock was incapable of rot and decay; therefore it became a symbol of immortality and eternal life or Paradise (it was even believed that a pair of peacocks guarded the Gates of Paradise). Renewal and resurrection also became associated with peacocks as male peacocks shed and regrow their plumage each spring. A Birds of Paradise Pendant Sterling Silver - $95-115.00 | Vermeil - $110-130.00 | 14kt- $850-1150.00
B Birds of Paradise Earrings (Large) Sterling Silver - $119.00 | Vermeil - $165.00 | 10kt - $1600.00 | 14kt - $1950.00
C Birds of Paradise Earrings (Small) Sterling Silver - $95.00 | Vermeil - $135.00 | 14kt - $1050.00
16 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Ipswich MA (800) 798-6173 | info@gallerybyzantium.com www.gallerybyzantium.com
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