At the crossroads of the Silk Road, as the sun set over Constantinople, twilight washed the empire in deep blue and violet tones. 
Lapis lazuli, prized in Persia and Egypt, was revered as a stone of wisdom and divine favor. Amethyst, long associated with Byzantine imperial purple, symbolized protection, faith, and quiet authority.Gold accents recall the refinement of the court, glowing like mosaics under evening torchlight. Together, these elements evoke the spirit of Byzantine twilight — where nobility, mysticism, and timeless beauty meet.