{"product_id":"german-vintage-byzantine-necklace","title":"German Byzantine necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eBack in stock for the first time in a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-product-template\" class=\"shopify-section\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"ProductSection\" data-section-id=\"product-template\" data-section-type=\"product-template\" data-image-zoom-type=\"lightbox\" data-show-extra-tab=\"false\" data-extra-tab-content=\"\" data-cart-enable-ajax=\"true\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA vintage Byzantine chain from Germany, dating back to around the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a piece with real presence; it is noticeably heavy and features a thick chain, even by Byzantine standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith its majestic pattern emerging from intricately assembled parts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI am often asked if it is Chrome Hearts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebut this is one of the world's oldest forms of chainmail, produced across various countries over many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile it is still being manufactured today, the atmosphere of these older pieces is incredibly cool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOf course, there are those who prefer the glitter of a brand-new item,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebut I suspect many of you reading this prefer vintage silver with its fine scratches and the darkening caused by sulfuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Germany, where Byzantine chains are frequently made, the designs vary widely,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebut it is rare to find one as thick and heavy as this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs I rarely come across such pieces in France, where I usually source my silver,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI had a trusted dealer in Germany hunt for this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe length is perfect, and the clasp is in good working order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt seems this was once worn by wealthy men as a symbol of status while on vacation or leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is something very cool about a tanned, well-built older man with a piece of silver like this visible through the collar of a leisure shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike a mafia man on holiday. Intimidating in the best way possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA rugged piece of jewelry you can love for a lifetime. Recommended for those who don’t settle for anything less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efree shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ematerial - silver 925\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esize - 45.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eweight - 63.8g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econdition -\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eno issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-product-recommendations\" class=\"shopify-section\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TOTO.CZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48525011059031,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/3097\/3881\/files\/IMG_9259.jpg?v=1717322404","url":"https:\/\/totocz.com\/en\/products\/german-vintage-byzantine-necklace","provider":"TOTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}