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Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Archaic Griffin Coin Diamond 18k Gold Pendant
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A rare and seldom seen authentic silver "drachm" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Abdera (on the shores of Northern Greece) that was struck between 473-449 BC depicts a griffin with foreleg raised. Abdera was a flourishing seaport in ancient times, and chose the griffin as the totem symbol of their city. The griffin was a mythological creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, often thought to be the guardian of treasures. The coin is an extremely early issue, and as such, has only a rough 4 part stamp on the reverse side. This coin is mounted carefully within a Steven Battelle designed handmade 18K "double jawan" handmade granulated gold setting with a single 1.8 mm VS1 diamond accent below. This unique pendant (note size comparison with dime) comes with a laminated coin certificate of authenticity. The 20 inch 18K handmade hammered chain shown is not included, but can be ordered additionally. We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant.
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- Weight:6.79 g
- Dimensions:Length: 1.3 in (33 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:2023
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- Seller Location:Soquel, CA
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Steven Battelle
Using ancient coins and traditional Balinese gem setting techniques, Steven Battelle’s jewelry offers history in the palm of your hand. The American jewelry designer and his team create pieces inspired by and incorporating historic coinage and materials used in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Asia.
Battelle first encountered cabochon stones, which are gemstones polished and shaped rather than faceted, on a trip to Southeast Asia in 1987. A predecessor of modern jewelry, cabochons inspired Battelle to pursue a jewelry hobby while continuing to work as a veterinarian for exotic animals.
He became fascinated with the ornamentation styles used by ancient Majapahit Java and Siam cultures, eventually transitioning from veterinarian work to designing jewelry full-time. He developed a partnership with Balinese jewelry makers, a collaboration which became a key component in realizing his designs.
The Balinese partners hand-make each piece using traditional methods that have been passed down for generations. While conventional blow torches and modern tools are used in much of the work, the heart of the jewelry’s creation is grounded in an artisanal approach.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Steven Battelle rings, earrings, necklaces and more.
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