{"product_id":"byzantine-cross-cufflinks","title":"Byzantine Cross Round Signet Cufflinks","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Cross on a Coin-Shaped Disc: Byzantine Cross Cufflinks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bold cross fills each round disc in gold plate, shaped like an ancient coin. These Byzantine cross cufflinks are 0.75 in across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round signet cufflinks follow original designs from the Byzantine Empire, about the 6th century AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Karat gold plate over pewter and brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 in each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7806\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Byzantine Empire cufflinks, Christian cross cufflinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFaith and Wealth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eByzantine jewelers made crosses in gold and colored stones. A necklace of the 6th or 7th century at the Met, probably made in Constantinople, carries small gold crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Met says such pieces show both the faith and the wealth of the owner. Christian cross cufflinks echo that pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCross, Coin and Signet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe designers placed the cross inside the shape of a coin. Coins were small portable messages from the state. A cross on a disc carried a similar authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound signet cufflinks recall the seals that officials pressed into wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the Byzantine cross cufflinks with French cuffs. Wipe with a soft cloth after wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eByzantine Empire cufflinks suit church events and weddings. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry-cufflinks-tietacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Cufflinks and Tie Tacks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Byzantium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Byzantine Empire grew from the eastern Roman world with Constantinople as its capital. Its art mixed Roman form and Christian faith. These Byzantine cross cufflinks keep that blend. Cufflinks of this kind suit any history lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee a Byzantine gold necklace with small crosses, made in Constantinople. Christian cross cufflinks reflect the same taste. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/464073\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNecklace with Pendant Crosses - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":1192426543,"sku":"7806","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/caa11220d5e37b19a441ed13f10192d1.jpg?v=1777661767","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/byzantine-cross-cufflinks","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}