{"product_id":"the-varangian-chain-sterling-silver-byzantine-necklace","title":"The Varangian Chain — Sterling Silver Byzantine Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the 9th century onward, Norse warriors travelled the river routes of Eastern Europe all the way to Constantinople — the greatest city in the medieval world. There they served as the Varangian Guard, elite soldiers of the Byzantine Emperor, and brought back with them the art, wealth, and craftsmanship of Byzantium. The Byzantine chain weave — intricate, heavy, and unmistakable — was among the finest expressions of that world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chain is made in that tradition. Solid sterling silver, hallmarked, with a 5mm Byzantine link and a decorated barrel S-clasp. Shorter and more refined than a statement piece — this sits at the collar and wears every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the chain I wear myself — during Viking reenactment as a Varangian Guard, and on nights out when only something substantial will do.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: sterling silver (hallmarked)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Byzantine chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClasp: decorated barrel lobster clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 46cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx 60g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday Viking and Norse-inspired jewellery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement sterling silver chains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifts for history and Norse mythology enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of authentic Norse-style pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bushman Survival","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56394373202299,"sku":"BMS296","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1146\/4638\/files\/The_Varangian_Chain_Sterling_Silver_Byzantine_Necklace.jpg?v=1787823412","url":"https:\/\/bushmansurvival.com\/en-us\/products\/the-varangian-chain-sterling-silver-byzantine-necklace","provider":"Bushman Survival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}