Medieval Knight Collar

Gilding, enamel. History: The Order of Saint Michael was a French chivalric order, founded by Louis XI of France on 1 August 1469, in response to the Burgundian Order of the Golden Fleece. The Saint Michael's Order was dedicated to the Archangel Michael and its goal was to confirm loyalty of the French knights to the king. A gold badge with the image of the Saint was included for every member. On the image Saint Michael is standing on a rock (Mont Saint-Michel) in combat with the serpent. The collar is made of golden scallop shells (the symbol of piligriage to St. Michael's tomb in Santiago de Compostela) linked with double knots.

Knight's collar in Spanish heraldic tradition. The prototype of the chain links could be found in Charles III and Order of Santiago collars Brass. Processing technique – hot enameling.

Luxurious knight's collar with fleur-de-lis and "A" letters. Standard chain includes 26 links. Brass casting, hot enamel.

Cleveland Necklace, France, late 14 - early 15 century. Consists of 12 brooches mounted with chains. Suits for the costumes of French and Burgundy nobility of 14th - 15th century. Brass, gold plating, glass gems, pearls.  

Luxurious knight’s collar consists of the links are made in the form of a coat of arms. Knight's chain contain gem inside the everyone of chain link and you can choose – red or blue. Standard chain includes 28 links. The price does not include the coat of arms! It should be ordered separately.

Replica of Chain of office, wide spreaded in England, 15-16th century. Brass cast livery collar with 12 S-shaped links, 11 heraldic intertwined knots, 2 portcullis links and triple Tudor rose at the center. Total length is about 100 cm, width of links 3-4 cm.

The Order of the Golden Fleece was the highest Order of Medieval Europe from 1430. Collar has 80 cm length, 28 links, gold plated already.

Medieval collar "Butterfly on the Star" 14th-15th century Length: 75 cm (29,5 inch) Width: 35 mm Material: bronze gilding, silvering.

One of the most famous Renaissance jewelry sets, reached us thanks to portraits. It belonged to Elisabeth of Austria, Queen of France in 16th century. That time it was fashionable to wear jewelry sets, i.e. jewelry with similar combinations of stones or technics or motif. You may see on the portrait that wide chain from the chest of the Queen repeats the pattern of her collar as well as the touret (a headdress formed by a row of pearls running from one ear to the other) and aiguillettes. Our replica contains a massive pendant attached to wide chain, and four thinner chains connected to the pendant. You also may purchase all the elements separately. Synthetic gems, freshwater pearls,...

We are glad to present Сollars set from Eleonora di Toledo painting.  This masterpiece consist of 3 items: belt with pendant, collar and ferronier (headpiece) and related to mid of 16th century.

Variation of the famous livery collar with a ring and a trefoil attached by two small buckles. Lancastrian knight chain, also known as Collar of Esses, England, 14-15th cent. The letter 'S' is thought to mean "Sovereignly". The chain has 26 (160$) or 28 (190$) links including the trefoil divider, and a ring-shaped pendant. Length of the chain is about 100 cm, width of links 30 mm. Ring is 50 mm in outer diameter. *Collar on photo is 28 links no plated variation.

This pretty collar inspired by portrait of François-Hercule de France, duke of Alençon. Portrait painted by unknown french painter 1572 AD.  In this handmade jewelry you will see gilded links covered by hot enamel with glass gems, and natural pearls. Cold enamel is used for pendant.

Mary of Valois collar is related to Burgundy times, 15th cent. Chain has 24 links, garnets, pearls.

Variation of the famous livery collar with a trefoil attached by two small buckles. Without a pendant. Lancastrian knight chain, also known as Collar of Esses, England, 14-15th cent. The letter 'S' is thought to mean "Sovereignly". The chain has 26 (186 EUR) or 28 (204 EUR) links including the trefoil divider. Length of the chain is about 100 cm, width of links 30 mm. *Collar on photo is 28 links no plated variation.

Thin chain from Elisabeth of Austria jewelry set. Available in two variants: 19 cm (13 links) – 72$  and 36 cm (23 links) – 125$. For another lengths please contact us. Brass casting, freshwater pearls, synthetic gems, gold plating, cold enamel. PRICE PER ONE CHAIN.