Origin: Found in Geresa, Jordan Circa: 238 AD to 244 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Necklace Medium: Bronze, Diamond This ancient coin is mounted in a superb  More »

Origin: Found in Geresa, Jordan Circa: 238 AD to 244 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Necklace Medium: Bronze, Diamond This ancient coin is mounted in a superb necklace of 18 karat gold set with 252 genuine round fully-cut diamonds, with a total weight of 5.48 carats, with 3 baguette diamonds with a total weight of 0.6g carats, and with 2 cabochon sapphires with a total weight of 0.36 carats.M. Antoninus Gordianus, grandson of the ill- fated Emperor Gordian I and nephew of Gordian II, was born about AD 225. After his grandfather and uncle perished in their revolt against the Emperor Maximinus in AD 238, Gordian III was given the title of Caesar by Balbinus and Pupienus, the two Co-Emperors set up by the Roman Senate in opposition to Maximinus. When these two were also murdered, Gordian III was proclaimed Augustus by the Praetorian Guard. Although very young at the time of his ascension, Gordian was a modest and restrained ruler of independent mind who showed great promise for the future. In AD 244 he went to personally direct the campaign in the Persian East, where he met with great initial success. However, due to the treachery of the Praetorian Prefect, Julius Philipus, the loyalty of the army was undermined and Gordian was deposed and murdered in Mesopotamia, to be succeeded by the ambitious Philip.One glance at this splendid necklace makes us aware of its beauty, its rarity, its preciousness. We know instinctively that it is a unique jewel, destined to adorn someone equally unique. The elements that dazzle our senses-- the radiant gold, the fiery gems, the classic design-- speak a universal language, one understood in any place at any time. Anyone gazing upon this jewel may fall under its spell, but only one will know the pleasure of wearing it. Adornment for those who enjoy being one-of-a-kind. - (FJ.4239)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 198 AD to 217 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Silver and Gold A complex and fascinating personality, Caracalla  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 198 AD to 217 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Silver and Gold A complex and fascinating personality, Caracalla reigned in the waning years of Rome’s golden age. A member of the powerful Severan dynasty, he is most famous today for the elaborate baths he built in Rome itself. Caracalla's proud, arrogant image makes a strong impression on this silver coin. Such a token seems to epitomize the glory and grandeur that was Rome. Those who first held it were witness to history; those who wear it today will create a little history on their own. This ancient coin was found in Emessa, Syria and has been mounted in a modern 18 karat gold pendant. - (FJ.4762)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 238 AD to 244 AD Catalogue: V12 Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Coin Pendants Medium: Gold and Diamonds This finely detailed ancient  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 238 AD to 244 AD Catalogue: V12 Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Coin Pendants Medium: Gold and Diamonds This finely detailed ancient coin has been mounted in an stunning modern 18 karat gold pendant set with 30 radiant, fully cut diamonds weighing a total of 1.32 carats and a lovely cabochon garnet.M. Antoninus Gordianus, grandson of the ill- fated Emperor Gordian I and nephew of Gordian II, was born about AD 225. After his grandfather and uncle perished in their revolt against the Emperor Maximinus in AD 238, Gordian III was given the title of Caesar by Balbinus and Pupienus, the two Co-Emperors set up by the Roman Senate in opposition to Maximinus. When these two were also murdered, Gordian III was proclaimed Augustus by the Praetorian Guard. Although very young at the time of his ascension, Gordian was a modest and restrained ruler of independent mind who showed great promise for the future. In AD 244 he went to personally direct the campaign in the Persian East, where he met with great initial success. However, due to the treachery of the Praetorian Prefect, Julius Philipus, the loyalty of the army was undermined and Gordian was deposed and murdered in Mesopotamia, to be succeeded by the ambitious Philip. - (FJ.5066)   « Less

Origin: Hebron Circa: 98 AD to 117 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Cufflinks Medium: Silver, Diamond These exquisite ancient silver coins have been mounted in a  More »

Origin: Hebron Circa: 98 AD to 117 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Cufflinks Medium: Silver, Diamond These exquisite ancient silver coins have been mounted in a magnificent pair of 18 Karat gold cufflinks, set with 48 radiant, fully-cut diamonds, weighing a total of 1.90 Trajan was born in 53 A.D. to a family of Roman origin residing in Itálica (near modern Sevilla, Spain). Conqueror of Dacia (modern Romania) and Mesopotamia, he ruled the Roman Empire from the year 98 until his death in 117. He was trained as a youth in the Roman army and took an active part in campaigns in Spain, Syria, and Germany during the reigns of the emperors Titus and Domitian. Trajan achieved distinction as a general of outstanding ability, and in 91 he was elected a consul. In 97, he was adopted by Emperor Nerva as his colleague and successor. On the death of Nerva the following year, Trajan, who was at that time inspecting the Roman frontier in Germany, became the sole ruler of the empire. - (FJ.5143)   « Less

Origin: Found in Israel Circa: 527 AD to 565 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Coin Necklace Medium: Gold This genuine ancient coin from the golden era of the  More »

Origin: Found in Israel Circa: 527 AD to 565 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Coin Necklace Medium: Gold This genuine ancient coin from the golden era of the Byzantine Empire has been mounted in a high karat antique gold necklace. The intricate gold work shown here was a hallmark of the court jewelers of Constantinople. It was common practice to incorporate precious coins into jewelry as a symbol of political affiliation. This necklace, dramatic yet subtle, is completely at ease with those Byzantine traditions. - (FJ.5751)   « Less

Origin: Jericho, Israel Circa: 749 AD to 1258 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Islamic Coin Ring Medium: Gold The Abbasid Dynasty was an Arab family legendarily descended  More »

Origin: Jericho, Israel Circa: 749 AD to 1258 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Islamic Coin Ring Medium: Gold The Abbasid Dynasty was an Arab family legendarily descended from Abbas, the uncle of Muhammad. The Abbasids held the caliphate from 749 to 1258. Under the Umayyad caliphs, the Abbasids lived quietly until they became involved in numerous disputes, beginning early in the 8th Century. The family then joined with the Shiite faction in opposing the Umayyads, and in 747 the gifted Abu Muslim united most of the empire in revolt against the Umayyads. The head of the Abbasid family became caliph as Abu al-Abbas as-Saffah late in 749. Under the second Abbasid caliph, called al-Mansur, the capital was moved from Damascus to Baghdad, and Persian influence grew strong in the empire. The early years of Abbasid rule were a veritable golden age, rising to true splendor under Harun al-Rashid and to intellectual brilliance under his son al-Mamun. After less than a hundred years of rule, however, the slow decline of the Abbasids began. Long periods of disorder were marked by assassinations, depositions, control by Turkish soldiers, and other disturbances. In 836, the capital was transferred to Samarra, remaining there until 892. Under the later Abbasids, the power of the caliphate became chiefly spiritual. Many independent kingdoms sprang up, and the empire split into autonomous units. The Seljuk Turks came to hold the real power at Baghdad. Later their power dwindled even further, and, in 1258, Baghdad was burned by the Tatars. From then until 1517 the Abbasids retained limited power as caliphs of Egypt.The gold of the ring and the gold of the coin both complement each other. Together, the two hues merge into a lustrous splendor of precious metal. The sides of the ring have been engraved with a decorative stylized palmette pattern that echoes the intricate molding of the ring and the sinuous lines of the cufic text. To wear this ring is to reconnect with the brilliance of the early Abbasid Dynasty in all its glory. - (FJ.6606)   « Less

Origin: Greece Circa: 400 BC to 340 BC Collection: Greek Silver Coin Ring Style: Greek Medium: Gold and Silver Condition: Extra Fine Obverse depicts a youthful male  More »

Origin: Greece Circa: 400 BC to 340 BC Collection: Greek Silver Coin Ring Style: Greek Medium: Gold and Silver Condition: Extra Fine Obverse depicts a youthful male head of the god apollo reverse depicts a prancing horse with greek inscription reading Phalanna. - (FJ.6874)   « Less

Origin: Found in Israel Circa: 98 AD to 117 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Ring Medium: Silver and Gold Condition: Extra Fine This genuine Ancient Roman  More »

Origin: Found in Israel Circa: 98 AD to 117 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Ring Medium: Silver and Gold Condition: Extra Fine This genuine Ancient Roman silver coin has been mounted in a modern 18 karat gold ring that measures size 9.Trajan was born in 53 A.D. to a family of Roman origin residing in Itálica (near modern Sevilla, Spain). Conqueror of Dacia (modern Romania) and Mesopotamia, he ruled the Roman Empire from the year 98 until his death in 117. He was trained as a youth in the Roman army and took an active part in campaigns in Spain, Syria, and Germany during the reigns of the emperors Titus and Domitian. Trajan achieved distinction as a general of outstanding ability, and in 91 he was elected a consul. In 97, he was adopted by Emperor Nerva as his colleague and successor. On the death of Nerva the following year, Trajan, who was at that time inspecting the Roman frontier in Germany, became the sole ruler of the empire.How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine- made currencies. Numerous monuments scattered throughout the Roman Empire today bear testimony to Trajan’s reign. However, perhaps no ruin is as personal and intimate as this coin. Although simple in form and function, void of any grandeur or pomposity, this coin is not a stagnant memorial but an active artifact of a leader passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (FJ.5946)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 473 AD to 474 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Medium: Gold Additional Information: The coin was found in Jerusalem, Israel. Gold  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 473 AD to 474 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Medium: Gold Additional Information: The coin was found in Jerusalem, Israel. Gold has always been a mark of luxury, prized for its beauty and rarity. This exquisite coin, minted by a youthful emperor who reigned only a short time, is a reminder that while empires and kingdoms come and go, gold remains a treasure. - (FJ.1116)   « Less

Origin: Found in Jerusalem Circa: 602 AD to 610 BC Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Coin Ring Medium: Gold This striking memento of a vanished age shines as  More »

Origin: Found in Jerusalem Circa: 602 AD to 610 BC Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Coin Ring Medium: Gold This striking memento of a vanished age shines as brilliantly as when it was intend centuries ago. Though great civilizations may rise and fall, the beauty of gold remains eternal. We understand implicitly why mankind has valued its radiant glow throughout history. It carries somehow the promise of renewal and continuity. - (FJ.2104)   « Less