Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 244 AD to 249 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Billon and Gold The reign of Marcus Julius Philippus, Philip I,  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 244 AD to 249 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Billon and Gold The reign of Marcus Julius Philippus, Philip I, (nicknamed "the Arab" after the origin of his family) is clouded in history by the way it began. As Praetorian Prefect to Gordian III, Philip may have been instrumental in the murder of the young Emperor. Already in practical control of the Empire, Philip was the obvious choice to succeed. What little history of the period that survives indicates he was a good ruler who faced many challenges successfully. Like Septimius Severus nearly 50 years earlier, Philip was a family man with certain desires to establish a dynasty. Soon after his own elevation he named his wife (Otacilia Severa) Augusta and his son (Philip II) Caesar. After a very few years, again following the model of Septimius, Phillip II was made Augustus and placed even with his father to insure his eventual succession. The inherent splendor of the precious metals is allowed to shine in this pendant. The natural hues of the billon (a silver and copper alloy containing less than 50% silver) and the gold complement each other. In this pendant, the present and the past combine. The classic reserved form of the modern gold setting frames the timeless beauty and majesty of the ancient coin. To wear this pendant is to reconnect with the past while simultaneously exhibiting style and elegance that is both contemporary and timeless. - (FJ.7058)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 202 AD to 211 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Silver and Gold Plautilla was the daughter of Plautian, a powerful  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 202 AD to 211 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Silver and Gold Plautilla was the daughter of Plautian, a powerful and ambitious praetorian prefect under Emperor Septimius Severus. In 202 A. D., she wed to the Emperor’s son, Caracalla, in a marriage arranged by her father. Plautilla did not love Caracalla and he reciprocated by spurning his wife. At first, they barely tolerated each other; but later, they would not even be seen in each other's presence. In the meantime, Plautian was becoming more ambitious and careless about hiding it. He arrogantly had statues erected in his honor. He competed openly with Caracalla for power and influence. Caracalla came to loathe the obnoxious praetorian prefect, much like his daughter. In 205, Plautian was accused of a plot to murder Severus and Caracalla. Caracalla would have slain the hated praetorian prefect with his own hand, but his father forbade him to do so. Instead, Plautilla was exiled to the island of Lipari soon after. In 211, Septimius Severus died. With the passing of Severus, Caracalla became Emperor and any little protection Plautilla might have had against the hatred of her former husband disappeared. Soon after his ascension, an assassin to murdered Plautilla. The splendor of the precious metals is allowed to shine in this pendant. The natural hues of the silver and gold complement each other. In this pendant, the present and the past combine. The classical form of the modern pendant enhances the timeless beauty and majesty of the ancient coin. To wear this pendant is to reconnect with the past while continuing to look stylish in the present. - (FJ.7032a)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 202 AD to 211 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Silver and Gold Plautilla was the daughter of Plautian, a powerful  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 202 AD to 211 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Silver and Gold Plautilla was the daughter of Plautian, a powerful and ambitious praetorian prefect under Emperor Septimius Severus. In 202 A. D., she wed to the Emperor’s son, Caracalla, in a marriage arranged by her father. Plautilla did not love Caracalla and he reciprocated by spurning his wife. At first, they barely tolerated each other; but later, they would not even be seen in each other's presence. In the meantime, Plautian was becoming more ambitious and careless about hiding it. He arrogantly had statues erected in his honor. He competed openly with Caracalla for power and influence. Caracalla came to loathe the obnoxious praetorian prefect, much like his daughter. In 205, Plautian was accused of a plot to murder Severus and Caracalla. Caracalla would have slain the hated praetorian prefect with his own hand, but his father forbade him to do so. Instead, Plautilla was exiled to the island of Lipari soon after. In 211, Septimius Severus died. With the passing of Severus, Caracalla became Emperor and any little protection Plautilla might have had against the hatred of her former husband disappeared. Soon after his ascension, an assassin to murdered Plautilla. The splendor of the precious metals is allowed to shine in this pendant. The natural hues of the silver and gold complement each other. In this pendant, the present and the past combine. The classical form of the modern pendant enhances the timeless beauty and majesty of the ancient coin. To wear this pendant is to reconnect with the past while continuing to look stylish in the present. - (FJ.7032b)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 235 AD to 238 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Silver and Gold It was rumored that Maximinus could drink sixty pints  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 235 AD to 238 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Silver and Gold It was rumored that Maximinus could drink sixty pints of wine and eat forty pounds of meat a day. The popular barbarian soldier was also reputed to be over eight feet tall and to have worn his wife's bracelet as a ring. The stories of his physical feats were even more astounding. He was an excellent warrior but a terrible statesman. He led his armies against the Germans but fought as a foot soldier, slaying enemy soldiers easily due to his immense size and strength. He ran the government in much the same way, often exiling or murdering senators who dared to oppose him. Maximinus' harsh policies angered the people of the empire and in the provinces. In A.D. 238, the citizens of North Africa rebelled against Maximinus' procurator, the financial officer in charge of taxes. They proclaimed an eighty-seven year old man by the name of Gordianus emperor and his son was made co- emperor with him. When news of the rebellion reached Maximinus, he decided to march on Rome. Already unpopular with the people, this move caused him to be disdained. While laying siege to the city of Aquileia, whose citizens stoutly resisted, Maximinus’ German troops became demoralized and decided to do away with him. The glories of antiquity shine again with renewed brilliance and luster. The legend surrounding this figure becomes reality when wearing this pendant. The past literally comes alive. This ancient coin in not a relic of the past displayed behind glass in a museum; but mounted in this pendant, the coin is a stunning centerpiece appreciated for its age as much as its beauty and superior craftsmanship. - (FJ.7086)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 244 AD to 249 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Medium: Silver and Gold The reign of Marcus Julius Philippus, Philip I, (nicknamed  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 244 AD to 249 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Medium: Silver and Gold The reign of Marcus Julius Philippus, Philip I, (nicknamed "the Arab" after the origin of his family) is clouded in history by the way it began. As Praetorian Prefect to Gordian III, Philip may have been instrumental in the murder of the young Emperor. Already in practical control of the Empire, Philip was the obvious choice to succeed. What little history of the period that survives indicates he was a good ruler who faced many challenges successfully. Like Septimius Severus nearly 50 years earlier, Philip was a family man with certain desires to establish a dynasty. Soon after his own elevation he named his wife (Otacilia Severa) Augusta and his son (Philip II) Caesar. After a very few years, again following the model of Septimius, Phillip II was made Augustus and placed even with his father to insure his eventual succession. The inherent splendor of the precious metals is allowed to shine in this pendant. The natural hues of the silver and the gold complement each other. In this pendant, the present and the past combine. The classic reserved form of the modern gold setting frames the timeless beauty and majesty of the ancient coin. To wear this pendant is to reconnect with the past while simultaneously exhibiting style and elegance that is both contemporary and timeless. - (FJ.7016)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 247 AD to 249 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Silver and Gold Philip II was the son of Emperor Philip I “the  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 247 AD to 249 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Silver and Gold Philip II was the son of Emperor Philip I “the Arab” and his wife Otacilia Severa. He was seven years old when his father became emperor. In 247 A.D., he was elevated to Augustus along with his father. When Philip was killed in battle with Trajan Decius, Philip II distributed bonuses to the troops and money to the citizens of Rome to celebrate his accession to the throne as sole ruler. This generosity did him no good, however, because the Praetorian Guard killed Philip II sometime in the fall of 249. For some reason, many of the coins of Philip II are graced with beautiful portraits and exquisite artwork on the reverse. Though he was only a minor Caesar and emperor, his coins are highly sought because of their beauty, especially the provincial issues. The inherent splendor of the precious metals is allowed to shine in this pendant. The natural hues of the silver and the gold complement each other. In this pendant, the present and the past combine. The classic reserved form of the modern gold setting frames the timeless beauty and majesty of the ancient coin. To wear this pendant is to reconnect with the past while simultaneously exhibiting style and elegance that is both contemporary and timeless. - (FJ.7014)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 337 AD to 340 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Bronze and Silver Constantine II was born in 316 A.D., the eldest son  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 337 AD to 340 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Bronze and Silver Constantine II was born in 316 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his second wife, Fausta. When the empire was divided upon the death of his father in A. D. 337 between him and his brothers Constantius II and Constans I, he inherited Gaul and most of Western Europe. Together with his brothers, Constantine II systematically murdered any of his relatives that he considered a threat to his throne. They left their young cousin Julian alive, however, and Julian ultimately did lead a successful revolt and become emperor. Part of the arrangements made between the three brothers included Constantine II acting as regent for Constans, who was considered somewhat young to rule in his own right. In 340, Constantine II and Constans got into an argument over the administration of Italy. Constantine II gathered an army to go chastise his brother, but was soundly defeated in the battle that took place near the city of Aquileia, in the North of Italy close to the western slopes of the Julian Alps. Constantine II was killed in the battle after bitter fighting. This stunning pendant evokes the glory and beauty of the early Christian era and its flowering. The rich umber hue of the tarnished bronze is striking when contrasted to the luminosity of the gold mounting. The course of Europe and the world would forever change due to the efforts of Constantine the Great and his sons. There is an eternal splendor to this pendant, a beauty that radiates from within the coin and envelopes the gold setting. To wear this pendant is to evoke the spirit of change. For although time changes and worlds evolve, true beauty and elegance as defined by this pendant are eternal and immune to the fancies and whims of individual tastes. - (FJ.7040)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 268 AD to 270 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Bronze and Gold Claudius II Gothicus was a native of Illyricum and  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 268 AD to 270 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Bronze and Gold Claudius II Gothicus was a native of Illyricum and was the chief of staff in Emperor Gallienus' army. He became emperor after he conspired with the future emperor Aurelian to murder Gallienus. Claudius immediately had to deal with rebels and invasion. Claudius spent almost his entire reign at war. Claudius II earned the title "Gothicus" after beating the Goths so soundly in a great battle in the Balkans that he eliminated them as a threat to the Roman Empire for the next 110 years. The popular Claudius was one of the few emperors during this period to die a "natural" death, passing away from the plague in Illyricum in 270. A. D. This terrible disease had claimed the life of the Roman emperor just as it had so many millions of Romans before him and would continue to devastate mankind throughout over a thousand years of European history to come. The splendor of the precious metals is allowed to shine in this pendant. The natural hues of the bronze and gold complement each other. In this pendant, the present and the past combine. The classical reserved form of the modern pendant enhances the timeless beauty and majesty of the ancient coin. To wear this pendant is to reconnect with the past while continuing to look stylish in the present. - (FJ.7043)   « Less

Circa: 100 BC Medium: coral

Circa: 100 BC Medium: coral   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 306 AD to 337 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Bronze and Gold Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 306 AD to 337 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Bronze and Gold Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe. This stunning pendant evokes the flowering of the early Christian era in its full glory and splendor. The dark hue of the tarnished bronze is a striking contrast to the luminosity of the gold mounting. The course of Europe and the world would forever change due to the efforts of Constantine the Great. There is an eternal splendor to this pendant, a beauty that radiates from within the coin and envelopes the reserved gold setting. To wear this pendant is to evoke the spirit of change. For although time changes and worlds evolve, true beauty and elegance as defined by this pendant are eternal and immune to the fancies and whims of individual tastes. - (FJ.7041)   « Less