The "Twelve Apostles" Ring

Jewelry, like any expensive items, requires careful handling and certain care. Special attention should be paid to the appearance of jewelry in hot and humid climates. It is also necessary to protect jewelry from getting perfumes and cosmetics on them.

Since ancient times, the ring, a vicious circle, has been perceived as a symbol of unity, infinity and wholeness. The tradition of wearing rings came to Russia from Byzantium along with Christianity. The word "ring" itself comes from the Old Slavonic "kolo" – circle, wheel, one of the oldest images of eternity. Already in the first centuries, Christians wore rings and rings as special signs of their belonging to the Church, placing brief confessions of faith on them. For example, on early Christian gems one could find a fish (Greek: IΧΘΥΣ — "Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior"), an anchor – a symbol of hope for salvation, a ship as an allegory about the Church, or the monogram of Christ - Chrysome.

Silver is one of the most ancient metals known to man. Its white luster, plasticity, and ability to take any shape have made it a favorite jeweler's material for thousands of years. Unlike gold, silver is more affordable, but it is not inferior to it in beauty and nobility. However, pure silver is too soft to create durable jewelry, so it has been used as alloys since ancient times.

In this collection, the patron saints are hidden under translucent cabochons, like a precious secret accessible only to the owner's heart. The icons, crosses and security rings are made in the ancient Novgorod technique of fine plastic, where special artistic expression and filigree elaboration of details enliven each image. You can choose a stone: amethyst, topaz, quartz or citrine, and choose a patron saint from more than twenty images. This opens up a unique opportunity to create your own shrine: a personal symbol of faith. This is a legacy created especially for you, which can be passed down from generation to generation.

In Orthodox iconography, the image of the Lord Jesus Christ occupies a central place. The icons of Christ are diverse: from ancient, dating back to the first centuries of Christianity, to later allegorical ones. But they all testify to one thing: about God, who became man for our salvation.