In the mosaic of San Vitale in Ravenna, finished around 547, Empress Theodora wears strings of pearls and stones hanging beside her face. The mosaic is the source: no jewel of hers survives. Ours are three short drops of round links, light enough to wear all day.
Measured drawing · RL-013
Provenance
Pendant jewels in the mosaic of Empress Theodora
Byzantine Empire · c. 547 AD
Royal Jewels · RL-013
Theodora Drops
The hanging jewels of a Byzantine empress
€175
Provenance
- Based on
- Pendant jewels in the mosaic of Empress Theodora
- Culture
- Byzantine Empire
- Period
- c. 547 AD
- Region
- Ravenna, Italy
- Reference
- Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna (mosaic)
Our piece isA free inspirationA motif from the original, applied to a new piece.
Details
- Dimensions
- Drop 3.5 cm
- Weight
- 6 g
Materials & care
Nickel-free, tested to EN 1811. Store in the pouch, away from perfume and chlorine. Silver darkens with time; a soft cloth brings it back. Vermeil can be re-plated by us at cost.
Shipping & returns
Tracked shipping across Europe, free on orders over €150. Made to order: ships in about 6 weeks. Return any piece within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.