Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 336 BC to 323 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Greek Coin Pendants Medium: Silver and Gold Additional Information: This coin was found in Asia  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 336 BC to 323 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Greek Coin Pendants Medium: Silver and Gold Additional Information: This coin was found in Asia Minor. If we reach into pocket or purse today, our fingers may touch one or more coins. Though we may not think much of this action, for a time that coin is part of our life. If we use it to buy some goods or services, it passes on to other places, other adventures. When Alexander was creating his empire, a silver coin like this was a month's pay for a Macedonian army officer. The person who first held it then may have helped shape history in a hundred ways. The person who wears the coin in its radiant setting of gold is certain to make a little history on their own. - (FJ.5669)   « Less

Origin: Alexandria, Egypt Circa: 247 BC to 222 BC Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Greek Medium: Bronze, Gold Additional Information: This coin is set in an 18 Karat gold  More »

Origin: Alexandria, Egypt Circa: 247 BC to 222 BC Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Greek Medium: Bronze, Gold Additional Information: This coin is set in an 18 Karat gold pendant. The son of Ptolemy II and his queen Arsinoe, Ptolemy III acceded to the throne in 246 B.C. and married Berenice II, the daughter of king Magas of Cyrene. Ptolemy invaded Syria to support the claim of the son of his sister, Berenice Syra, to the Seleucid throne. This invasion soon turned into a war of vengeance after rivals murdered them. Ptolemy is said to have marched through the Seleucid Empire as far as Bactria, although extensive military conquests there were doubtful. He returned to Egypt to handle an uprising in the delta, and defeated an attack by Seleucus II in Coele-Syria. Eventually, peace was established between the two rulers with Ptolemy III receiving territory in Asia Minor and Thrace. Egypt remained at peace for the rest of Ptolemy’s reign but this led to a dangerous and unfortunate weakening of military strength. Upon his death in 221 B.C. his son Ptolemy IV succeeded him. This artistically rendered Ptolemaic coin, with its elegant gold frame, invites us to travel back in time, our imaginations conjuring up ancient life with all its complexity, intrigue and splendor. - (FJ.5685)   « Less

Origin: Israel Circa: 336 BC to 323 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Greek Coin Pendant Medium: Silver and Gold

Origin: Israel Circa: 336 BC to 323 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Greek Coin Pendant Medium: Silver and Gold   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 160 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Greek Coin Pendants Medium: Silver and Gold Additional Information: This coin was found in Asia  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 160 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Greek Coin Pendants Medium: Silver and Gold Additional Information: This coin was found in Asia Minor. Smyrna (the modern city of Izmir) lies on the west coast of Asia Minor. It's history dates to the very early Greek period (c. 1000 B.C.) and by the 7th. Century it was a handsome fortified city with regular streets. Throughout the Roman period Smyrna was famous for its wealth, fine buildings, and devotion to science and medicine. This very beautiful tetradrachm has the head of the city Tyche facing right wearing a turreted crown. On the reverse is the legend MYP/NAI N, and the monogram, surrounded by a laurel wreath. Tyche was a favorite goddess, especially in Roman times. Every city had its Tyche, depicted crowned with towers to symbolize her role as a guardian of cities. She was also the deified personification of Chance and Fortune; still surviving today as, "Lady Luck." This gorgeous coin sparkles with as much luster as the jewels, and both are suitable for a special person who appreciates the finer things of life from the past and present. - (FJ.6297)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 150 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Greek Coin Pendants Medium: Silver and Gold Additional Information: This coin was found in Asia  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 150 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Greek Coin Pendants Medium: Silver and Gold Additional Information: This coin was found in Asia Minor Magnesia (in present day Turkey), situated southeast of Ephesus, on a tributary of the Meander River, was established by colonists from Miletos in the 7th B.C. Around the time of minting this stunning coin, the city had sided with Rome against Mithradates VI and was made a Civitas Libera (free city) by the Roman general Sulla. The obverse shows the lovely head of Artemis-- Goddess of the hunt, personification of the moon and revered as a fertility goddess at the great temple of Ephesus. On the reverse is the Apollo, god of music, poetry and love. He was known for his beautiful body, and here he is naked holding a filleted branch and leaning on a tripod. The legend commemorates athletic games. The large circular wreath became a favorite emblem of Ionian coins during the 2nd and 1st Centuries B.C.; which gave them the name Stephanephoroi (wreath-bearers). This coin shines with myth, legend and an inner radiance, which makes it the perfect ornament for someone with their own mysterious presence. - (FJ.6301)   « Less

Origin: Holy Land Circa: 175 BC to 164 BC Collection: Greek Silver Coin Pendant Medium: Silver-Ruby-Diamond Antiochus IV was the third son of Antiochus III ("The Great"),  More »

Origin: Holy Land Circa: 175 BC to 164 BC Collection: Greek Silver Coin Pendant Medium: Silver-Ruby-Diamond Antiochus IV was the third son of Antiochus III ("The Great"), who seized power in 175 after having been a hostage in Rome for twelve years. From the reign of Seleucus 1 (c.358 - 281 B.C.), one of Alexander the Great's generals, the vast empire of the Seleucids stretched from Syria to Iran and much of Asia Minor. By the time Antiochus IV came to the throne the empire had endured many rebellions and wars. His father spent most of his reign in military campaigning, as did Antiochus IV trying to keep the empire together and acquire new territory. This magnificent coin demonstrates the way the king viewed himself, as a "divine" ruler. The obverse shows the king facing right, wearing laurel wreath and long flowing beard. His noble features befit one who was regarded as "god incarnate". On the reverse is the enthroned Zeus holding a spear in his left hand and supporting winged Victory (Nike) on his outstretched right hand. The inscription c1early states the name of the king. - (FJ.6398)   « Less

Origin: Jaffa/ Israel Circa: 312 BC to 280 BC Collection: Greek Coin Pendants Medium: Silver-Diamond This Tetradrachm is Set in a Pendant Containing 1 Ruby (0.45 Carats);  More »

Origin: Jaffa/ Israel Circa: 312 BC to 280 BC Collection: Greek Coin Pendants Medium: Silver-Diamond This Tetradrachm is Set in a Pendant Containing 1 Ruby (0.45 Carats); 2 Emeralds (0.50 Carats); 23 Diamonds (0.25) General and companion of Alexander the Great, Seleucus accompanied the conqueror in his victories from Asia Minor to India. Allotted the satrapy of Babylonia in 321, he was ousted five years later by Antigonos the One-eyed, and was forced to flee to his friend Ptolemy in Egypt. A highly skilled soldier and very determined, Seleucus regained his throne in 312; marking the beginning of the Seleucid empire. Alexander's successors retained the mint type of their former leader, as we see in this beautiful coin. The head of the young Heracles faces right wearing lion skin. On the reverse the father of the gods, Zeus, is seated holding a spear, with an eagle on his outstretched right hand. The king's name is at right. The Roman historian Arrian records that Seleucus was the, "greatest king of those who succeeded Alexander."(Arr.Anab.7.22.5). How fitting, therefore, for this noble ruler to be enshrined within a splendid setting of glittering gems. - (FJ.6451)   « Less

Origin: Holy Land Circa: 336 BC to 323 BC Collection: Greek Silver Coin Pendant Medium: Silver-Ruby-Diamond As son of the powerful King Philip II of Macedon and Olympias,  More »

Origin: Holy Land Circa: 336 BC to 323 BC Collection: Greek Silver Coin Pendant Medium: Silver-Ruby-Diamond As son of the powerful King Philip II of Macedon and Olympias, Alexander was poised for greatness from an early age. Tutored by the Greek philosopher Aristotle and highly trained in military exercises, he proved himself a brave and resourceful soldier at the battle of Chaeronea (338). Alexander lost no time realizing his father's dream of a Pan-Hellenic empire, eventually creating a kingdom stretching from Greece to India. His achievements were so monumental the true character of Alexander is lost in myth and legend; though the portrait on his coinage is probably quite accurate. This extremely fine tetradrachm shows the likeness of the king as Hercules, facing right wearing lion's skin in imitation of the one worn by the mythical hero. On the reverse is the father of the gods, Zeus, seated holding sceptre in his left hand with an eagle perched on his right. The legend surrounds the figure. It is fitting that the image of someone who radiated a superhuman presence while living, should be enshrined by glittering rubies and diamonds of a beautiful pendant. - (FJ.6454)   « Less

Origin: Israel Circa: 323 BC to 316 BC Collection: Greek Coin Pendant Additional Information: Silver/Diamond/Ruby This Tetradrachm is Set in an 18 Karat Gold Pendant  More »

Origin: Israel Circa: 323 BC to 316 BC Collection: Greek Coin Pendant Additional Information: Silver/Diamond/Ruby This Tetradrachm is Set in an 18 Karat Gold Pendant containing 3 rubies and 30 Genuine Diamonds Philip III was the son of King Philip of Macedon and Philinna of Larissa. Following the death of Alexander the Great, the troops of the Macedonian phalanx found Philip in Babylon and proclaimed him successor to Alexander. Previous to this event, he had not played a role in either his father's or step-brother's reigns. Joint ruler with the infant Alexander IV, he was married to Adea the cousin of Perdiccas, one of Alexander the Great's generals, and a member of the elite Bodyguard. In 317 Philip and his wife rebelled against the authority of the regent Polyperchon and were defeated. It is believed the Macedonian ruler Cassandra had their remains interred in the famous Tomb II at Vergina. The type on this tetradrachm follows that of Alexander the Great, with the god Hercules on the obverse wearing his famous lion skin. On the reverse is the seated Zeus holding a scepter in his felt hand, and balancing an eagle on his right. The legend is below and at right of the deity. The glittering rubies and diamonds framing the lovely silver coin reminds us of a glorious past of vast empires and unimaginable riches. - (FJ.6455)   « Less

Origin: Holy Land Circa: 336 BC to 323 BC Collection: Greek Silver Coin Pendant Medium: Silver-Diamond-Gold The son of the Macedonian king Philip II and Olympias,  More »

Origin: Holy Land Circa: 336 BC to 323 BC Collection: Greek Silver Coin Pendant Medium: Silver-Diamond-Gold The son of the Macedonian king Philip II and Olympias, Alexander was educated as a royal prince, tutored by the great Greek philosopher Aristotle. By 340 B.C. he was made his father's deputy in Macedon, fighting with distinction at the battle of Chaeronea. Upon Philip's death (336) Alexander was proclaimed king despite dynastic intrigues. After consolidating his power in Greece he turned towards Persia, thus beginning a series of astonishing victories which eventually resulted in an empire of vast proportions. Coins of Alexander were made at numerous mints scattered around his territories showing a standard type with the likeness of the young conqueror facing right wearing a lion's skin, in imitation of the skin of the Nemean lion worn by Hercules. On the reverse is the father of the gods, Zeus holding an eagle with the legend. It is very appropriate that someone who ruled much of the world should be surrounded by diamonds as on this lovely pendant. - (FJ.6457)   « Less