The PORPHYROGENITUS Necklace is one of the 70 exclusive pieces from the CALISTUS collection. Each piece is only made once, embracing beauty through individuality.
Materials: Amethyst + 10k solid gold
Hand sculpted with . Rafael Indiana hand carves his pieces from wax making each piece unique, which we believe is what gives the product its authentic ancient beauty.
In the Byzantine Empire, the son or daughter born after their father had become emperor was given the honorific title of Porphyrogenitus (from the greek Porphyrogennetos - born in purple). Extremely rare, purple in the Byzantine Empire became the color of the imperial family. The impress gave birth to her children in the purple room of the Great Palace of Constantinople, allowing her kids to literally be born in purple. Since, the color has become a favorite of royal families around the world. This necklace is a contemporary rendition of Byzantines' fascination for the imperial purple.
- Each piece is unique and might vary slightly from portrayed images due to hand made craftsmanship and natural gems. Handcrafted and finished by artisans in Istanbul, Turkey’s Grand bazaar. Every design comes with a unique story.
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