On the obverse of this coin, the helmeted bust of the emperor faces outward; on the reverse, the image of the goddess Concordia sits enthroned, holding a winged Victory. To  More »

On the obverse of this coin, the helmeted bust of the emperor faces outward; on the reverse, the image of the goddess Concordia sits enthroned, holding a winged Victory. To wear this unique ring is to be transported back to the golden twilight of the Classical World. We are reminded that for every sunset, a new dawn rises somewhere to make its place. This is a fitting token for an eternal optimist. - (FJ.2105)   « Less

Origin: Found in Bethlehem Circa: 527 AD to 565 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Coin Ring Medium: Gold Justinian reign marked the golden twilight of the  More »

Origin: Found in Bethlehem Circa: 527 AD to 565 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Coin Ring Medium: Gold Justinian reign marked the golden twilight of the classical world and the dawn of the Byzantine era. In the capital of Constantinople, pagan myth and Christian faith were freely intertwined; creating a culture that appreciated the past and yet looked forward to the future. A man of many talents, Justinian excelled as a statesman, an architect, and a codifier of laws. This golden coin minted during his reign recalls an age of splendor. In a setting of elegant opulence, it is destined for a hand that understands the pleasures of success. - (FJ.3376)   « Less

Origin: Found in Bethlehem Circa: 654 AD to 685 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Coin Ring Medium: Gold Recalling the glories of a vanished world, this gold  More »

Origin: Found in Bethlehem Circa: 654 AD to 685 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Coin Ring Medium: Gold Recalling the glories of a vanished world, this gold coin is as radiant and gleaming as when it was newly minted. Bearing the stately image of the emperor on one side and a cross on the other, it evokes the wealth and splendor of Byzantium at its height. Though earthly empires may come and go the rich beauty of gold remains untouched by the hand of time. To wear this lovely token in its elegant setting is to affirm the endurance of the human spirit, of dreams and passions that remain as bright as gold. - (FJ.3377)   « Less

Origin: Found in Jerusalem Circa: 700 AD to 800 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Islamic Coin Rings Medium: Gold This genuine Ancient Islamic gold coin has been  More »

Origin: Found in Jerusalem Circa: 700 AD to 800 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Islamic Coin Rings Medium: Gold This genuine Ancient Islamic gold coin has been mounted in a modern 18 karat gold ring. 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.5912)   « Less

Origin: Found in Jerusalem Circa: 700 AD to 800 AD Catalogue: V25 Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Islamic Coin Rings Medium: Gold This genuine Ancient Islamic gold coin  More »

Origin: Found in Jerusalem Circa: 700 AD to 800 AD Catalogue: V25 Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Islamic Coin Rings Medium: Gold This genuine Ancient Islamic gold coin has been mounted in a modern 18 karat gold ring.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.5913)   « Less

Origin: Southern India Circa: 14 th Century AD to 15 th Century AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Indian Coin Rings Medium: Gold This genuine Medieval Indian gold coin  More »

Origin: Southern India Circa: 14 th Century AD to 15 th Century AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Indian Coin Rings Medium: Gold This genuine Medieval Indian gold coin has been set in a modern 18 karat gold ring.Religious themes predominate in Indian art. On this fascinating coin we see two seated deities representing Shiva and his wife Parvati whose union was said to be "like a word and its meaning." The reverse features a Kannada language legend written in three lines, possibly reading "Sri Pratapa Harihara." - (FJ.6027)   « Less

Origin: Found in Bethlehem Circa: 527 AD to 565 AD Catalogue: V25 Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Coin Ring Medium: Gold This genuine Ancient Byzantine gold  More »

Origin: Found in Bethlehem Circa: 527 AD to 565 AD Catalogue: V25 Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Coin Ring Medium: Gold This genuine Ancient Byzantine gold coin has been mounted in a modern 18 karat gold ring.By the time he attained the throne, Justinian had ample experience in imperial politics as the ruler in fact, if not in name, under his uncle Justin I. His numerous promotions reflected his increasing power, though he had to wait until the death of the empress Lupicina to marry the former actress Theodora. Upon he succession Justinian strengthened the realm, countered the expansion of Persian power in the east, built the great church St. Sophia and codified the law. On this very fine coin we see the youthful profile of the great emperor facing right, crowned with a laurel wreath. On the reverse is an angel standing left holding a globe with cross. This lovely gold coin set in a gold ring is appropriate to a time referred to as a golden age. - (FJ.6385)   « Less

Origin: Found in Bethlehem Circa: 527 AD to 565 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Medium: Gold This genuine Ancient Byzantine gold coin has been mounted in a  More »

Origin: Found in Bethlehem Circa: 527 AD to 565 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Medium: Gold This genuine Ancient Byzantine gold coin has been mounted in a modern 18 karat gold ring.Justinian learned the art of imperial power under his uncle emperor Justin I. When his turn came to rule solely, he did so with remarkable skill and energy. During his long reign he solidified the empire, prevented Persian expansion, embarked on ambitious building projects in Constantinople, (including the construction of the great church St. Sophia), and the codification of Roman law. This very lovely gold coin shows the emperor facing frontally wearing diadem and holding a cross in right hand. On the reverse is a standing angel holding a long cross and a globe with cross. Due to the relative peace of the realm and general prosperity Justinian' s reign has been regarded as a Golden Age-- making the glittering gold of this coin even more special. - (FJ.6387)   « Less

Origin: Found in Bethlehem Circa: 527 AD to 565 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Coin Ring Medium: Gold This genuine Ancient Byzantine gold coin has been  More »

Origin: Found in Bethlehem Circa: 527 AD to 565 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Coin Ring Medium: Gold This genuine Ancient Byzantine gold coin has been mounted in a modern 18 karat gold ring.Few emperors possessed the political skills, military acumen, and legal mind of Justinian I. He was already a formulator of imperial policy under his uncle, Justin I. For nearly four decades he commanded an empire which regained much of its former glory under his leadership. North Africa was recovered from the Vandals, Italy liberated from the Goths, and new buildings arose in Constantinople, including the great church St. Sophia. The emperor is seen on this radiant coin facing frontally, wearing nimbus (crown) and holding a cross. On the reverse is a standing angel holding globe and cross in left band, and a long cross surmounted by Þ in the right. Justinian 1 almost single handedly held the empire together, a task his predecessors were unable to equal. This is why his reign was known as a Golden Age, beautifully represented by this lovely gold coin. - (FJ.6389)   « Less

Origin: Found in Israel Circa: 913 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Coin Ring Medium: Gold The career of Constantine VII is a perfect example of complex  More »

Origin: Found in Israel Circa: 913 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Coin Ring Medium: Gold The career of Constantine VII is a perfect example of complex 'Byzantine' politics. Re was co-ruler (Augustus) with his father Leo VI (886- 912), and co-emperor under his unc1e Alexander (912 - 913). Even after his uncle's death Constantine had to share power first with his mother Zoe, then with Romanus Lecapenus the commander of the fleet. Romanus' three sons-- Christopher, Stephen and Constantine were made co-emperors; and for a time, Christopher actually had precedence over Constantine VII. But in 945 he saw his chance and deposed the Lacapeni in a swift action which left him sole ruler for the first time at the age of forty. This gold coin shows Christ facing, wearing nimbus (holy crown), and pallium (mantle), raising His right hand in benediction. On the reverse is Romanus I (with short beard) and Constantine VII (beardless), both crowned and holding between them a long patriarchal cross. This beautiful coin captures the true flavor of the times, an age that was both steeped in piety and lavish in ceremony. - (FJ.6394)   « Less