Finger rings were popular in Russia in the seventeenth century. They were worn on all the fingers on ceremonial occasions, with sometimes more than one ring on each finger. The forms and decor of sev...

The neck torque ( grivna ) was a traditional decoration worn by Russian princes and aristocrats before the Mongol invasion. Put on by both men and women, they were a sign of wealth and prosperity and...

Amulets, medallions and stones in settings were worn on neck chains in the ancient period. Gold chains were worn by the aristocracy in Byzantium. Neck chains have only been discovered in five Russian...

Earring-like pendants were known as kolti in Russia. They were attached to the head apparel with the help of pierced pearls or cassock chains (for golden pendants) or pierced silver stocks (for silve...