Damaskos Byzantine 18K Gold Drop Earrings with Emeralds

These drop earrings by Damaskos are built around a deliberate contrast: the sandblasted matte surface of the 18K gold frame set against two round emeralds that introduce a focused point of color. The dangling construction gives the piece movement without ornamentation for its own sake — the form follows directly from Byzantine jewelry tradition.

The gold is sandblasted by hand to achieve a uniform matte finish — a technique that diffuses light across the surface rather than reflecting it, giving the piece a quieter presence than polished gold. Each earring is set with one round emerald measuring 2.30mm, chosen for clarity and color consistency. The pair weighs 10 grams total, worked in 18K gold. Every element is shaped and finished by hand in the Damaskos workshop in Athens.

Damaskos has been producing archaeological-style jewelry in Athens for decades, working directly from ancient Greek and Byzantine source material. These earrings wear easily — the drop length adds presence without weight, making them appropriate for both daily wear and formal occasions. A piece designed to be used, not stored.