15th Century and Earlier Chain Necklaces

This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Roman Imperial coin minted circa 330-335 A.D. set in 18K yellow gold. Coin Ø 19mm Chain length: 47 cm DEPICTED ON COIN: She-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus with stars above on the obverse and helmeted bust of Roma on reverse. HISTORY A commemorative coin featuring the iconic she-wolf, affectionately nurturing the infant twins Romulus and Remus. This striking depiction honours the legendary foundation of Rome, a timeless tale intertwined with the identity of Constantine the Great as he sought to solidify his stature as the supreme ruler of the Empire. According to the revered myth, Romulus and Remus, children of the god Mars and the vestal Rhea Silvia, a descendant of Aeneas, were abandoned in the wild and suckled by a she-wolf. As they grew, the twins founded Rome, but a dispute over which hill to build upon led to Remus's tragic death. The enduring "wolf and twins" motif has graced countless Roman coins since the Republic era, symbolising Rome's origins and resilience. Considered one of the first ever commemorative coins, this piece by Constantine the Great was likely a strategic celebration of Rome. By honouring the city's legendary founders, Constantine emphasised the Roman Empire's continuity and its profound cultural heritage, despite the political shift to the new capital in Constantinople. The reverse of this coin features the helmeted profile of Roma, the divine patron and personification of the city. Depicted as a warrior, she dons a helmet and armour...

Gold-tone metal and mother of pearl chain necklace by Isabel Marant. Clasp closure. 14.75" length.

An authentic silver "denarius" coin from the Roman Republic 81 BC, minted under the moneyer (family that was the minting authority ): Q Caecillius Metellus Imperator, commemorates th...

An authentic, ancient Greek silver "hemidrachm" coin from the Greek region of Thessaly showing the forepart of a horse is set in an ancient-inspired Steven Battelle designed setting ...

A beautiful Image of the Greek Goddess Nike is featured on this rare coin from Terina, an ancient Greek colony on the top side of the "toe" of the "boot" of what is now Southern Italy. This silver stater coin from 425-400 BC shows Nike standing on a rock holding a kerykeion. The kerykeion, or caduceus, was the staff carried by Hermes in Greek...

An authentic early archaic Greek silver "drachm" coin from Ephesus, is held in a hammered and textured doubled bezel design in this beautiful Steven Batt...

A RARE and authentic ancient Greek silver Stater coin from the Greek colony of Terina in Bruttium (now near the town of Lamezia Terme on the west coast of southern Italy) is set in fine artisan crafted geometric 22K...

An authentic, HIGH-GRADE silver tetradrachm from Macedon under Rome, 158-150 BC, features a diademed and draped bust of the goddess Artemis with bow and quiver over her left shoulde...

This bronze coin, also known as a folis, is from the Byzantine Era. Byzantine coins are one of the most challenging and complex coins to identify. This coin has an image of an emper...

An Authentic Greek bronze Tetrachalkon coin (circa 400-344 BC). This ancient Greek coin has been set within a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front side of ...

Romantic Faux Pearl Resin Heart Choker with 22k Antique Gold Finish A timeless symbol of elegance, the Oscar de la Renta faux pearl heart choker is a refined blend of vintage romanc...

This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from Heraclea, Lucania dating circa 350 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold with rose-cut diamonds. ...