The images you'll see as you scroll down to the current text are all part of the story telling in my novel, Realms of Gold:Ritual to Romance.
Bianca Caldwell, pen name, Bianca Fiore, is a writer for an art magazine. In each of her monthly stories she describes an object used in ancient ritual.
The Staffordshire Hoard: Gold and Garnet Objects
Gold and garnet bird of prey from the Staffordshire Hoard
The Staffordshire Hoard: Gold and garnet sword pyramid with figures of birds.
Closeup of garnet object from Staffordshire Hoard showing foil backing