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18k Gold Alexander The Great Coin Ring
Located in Arcadia, CA
18-karat yellow gold. Features ancient, authentic Alexander The Great coin center inset. Size 7.5
Category

2010s Signet Rings

Alexander the Great Coin Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Alexander the Great silver coin. The look is casually glamourous, effortlessly town and country, and
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Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Silver

18K Gold Opal Alexander The Great Coin Pendant
Located in Arcadia, CA
Great coin. Hellenistic Greek. Seleukid Kings of Syria. Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC. Silver Stater
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

18K Gold Opal Alexander The Great Coin Pendant
18K Gold Opal Alexander The Great Coin Pendant
$12,500
W 13.78 in D 1.58 in L 22.84 in
Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alexander The Great Wearing Lion Helmet Ancient Coin Monete Yellow Gold Earrings by
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20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Alexander The Great Coin Charm 18k & 14k Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage necklace, featuring a silver Alexander The Great coin charm set in 18k gold and a 14k
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Castellani Ancient Silver Alexander the Great Coin 18kt Gold Brooch
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Alexander the Great, was only twenty years old when he became king of Macedonia in 336 B.C, was
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21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
designed during the realm of Alexander the Great and was minted in approximately 310-301 BC. The other side
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring with Alexander the Great Coin
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
ring features a solid 18 Karat Gold Coin of Alexander the Great (not an original coin) and 4 Brilliant
Category

2010s Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Ancient Macedonian Alexander the Great Coin Set in 22 kt Gold & Emerald Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek (Macedonian) Alexander the Great Tetradrachm Coin, 336-323 BC, set in a 22-karat
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Macedonian Classical Greek Collectible ...

Materials

Metal, Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin Silver/18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin from ancient Macedon 323-317 BC, minted in the name of Alexander
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin Silver/18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
After Alexander the Greek conquered the ancient world, he initiated a standard coinage consisting
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Alexander the Great Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
territories were divided into 4 parts, and Lysimachus became ruler of Thrace. This coin depicts Alexander
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Alexander the Great Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
of Alexander in one of the first coins ever issued not showing a god. This coin was issued by
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin Silver/18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin from ancient Macedonia 323-317 BC minted under Alexander the
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Alexander the Great Silver Coin Medallion Pendant 14K Gold Greek Key V1094
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A solid 14K yellow gold pendant encasing a sterling silver Alexander the Great coin (a replica of
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18K Gold Ram Head Coin Pendant
Located in Arcadia, CA
18-karat yellow gold Ancient, authentic Alexander The Great coin. Hellenistic Greek. Kings of
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2010s Asian Pendant Necklaces

18K Gold Ram Head Coin Pendant
18K Gold Ram Head Coin Pendant
$25,800
W 13.78 in D 2.37 in L 23.63 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Alexander Coin Clip Diamond Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Designer Coin Earrings made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and feature Alexander the Great
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Coin Ring with Sapphires, Two Sides Wearable Coins Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Macedon king Philip II Alexander The Great coin ring with sapphires. Coin is moving and ring can be
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Georgios Collections Hand Knitted Gold 18 Karat Bracelet The Hercules Knot
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
, and a replica of Alexander The Great coin. Bracelet has a strong and very secure clasp. Please
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections Reversible 18 Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Coin Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
of the Alexander The Great coin complemented with 8 Brilliant cut Diamonds in a total weight of 0.10
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Dubini Ancient Alexander the Great Hellenistic Coin Drachm Silver Keychain
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
, promoting his image throughout the ancient world. The coins of Alexander the Great are tangible pieces of
Category

2010s Italian Classical Greek Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Vintage Yellow Gold Alexander the Great Silver Drachm Coin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This bold pendant features an ancient Alexander the Great drachm coin that has been polished, set
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Greek Head, Alexander the Great, Miniature Coin 'Replica' Stacker Ring
Located in Bozeman, MT
Greek Head, Alexander the Great, Miniature Coin 'Replica' Stacker Ring, 24K Gold and Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Solitaire Rings

Materials

Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dubini Alexander the Great Silver Coin Pendant 18K Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
image throughout the ancient world. The coins of Alexander the Great are tangible pieces of history
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Alexander the Great Bronze [coin] Pendant in 22K Gold (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bronze coin pendant of Alexander the Great, minted circa 336-323 B.C., trimmed with 22 karat gold
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Dubini Alexander the Great Ancient Silver Coin Medallion Moonstone Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
-323 B.C set in 18K yellow gold with bullet moonstone cabochons. Depicted on the coin: Alexander with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Dubini Alexander the Great Silver Coin 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an Alexander the Great silver coin set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Silver

Dubini Alexander the Great Ancient Silver Coin Medallion Gold Toggle Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
closing toggle featuring rhodolite garnet cabochons. Depicted on the coin: Alexander with a bust of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 22K Yellow Gold Alexander III the Great Antique Roman Coin Ring
Located in Miami, FL
coin, in ring size 9.75. Alexander III The Great - Macedonian Kingdom  (336-323 B.C.)  Tetradrachm
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hellenistic Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander the Great, Charm Coin Replica Pendant, 24K Gold Silver 0.02ct Diamond
Located in Bozeman, MT
Alexander the Great, Charm Pendant, Tetradrachm (Coin Replica) 24kt Gold, Silver & 0.02ct Diamonds
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dubini Ancient Alexander the Great Silver Coin Diamond Signet Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
image throughout the ancient world. The coins of Alexander the Great are tangible pieces of history
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ancient Greek Alexander the Great Lion Coin Blue Sapphires 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A rare and unusual, authentic, silver "stater" coin minted in Babylon (one of Alexanders conquered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dubini Alexander the Great Silver Coin Pendant Garnet Citrine 18K Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
powerful propaganda, promoting his image throughout the ancient world. The coins of Alexander the Great
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Coin Pendant of Alexander the Great
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Gold Coin of Alexander the Great, (the coin is an exact copy of the original) the Symbol of Strength
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Coin Pendant of Alexander the Great
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Alexander the Great, (the coin is an exact copy of the original) the Symbol of Strength and has Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dubini Alexander the Great Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a replica silver coin of Alexander the
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Dubini Alexander the Great Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rhodolite Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
These DUBINI coin earrings from the 'Empires' collection feature Alexander the Great replica silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ancient Greek Alexander The Great and Zeus Coin Pendant Necklace 22 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ancient Greek silver drachm coin depicting Alexander the Great on one side and Zeus enthroned on the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Silver

Alexander The Great Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek (Macedonian) Alexander the Great Tetradrachm Coin, 336 - 323 BC, set in a 22k
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Coin Pendant of Alexander
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
features a Gold Coin of Alexander the Great, (the coin is an exact copy of the original) the Symbol of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Coin Pendant of Alexander with Cord
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Byzantine-style coin with a depiction of Alexander the Great at its center. The coin is framed by a striking
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Coin Pendant of Alexander with Enamel
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Byzantine-style coin depicting Alexander the Great at its center. The coin is framed by a striking Greek Key
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Coin Greek Key Pendant of Alexander
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
features a Gold Coin of Alexander the Great, (the coin is an exact copy of the original) the Symbol of
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Inspired Gold Coin Ring, Yellow Sapphires Ring, Ancient Coin Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
, Greece, Byzantium, Roman coin. Sapphire ring. Macedon King Philip II Alexander The Great solid gold coin
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2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Ancient Greek Coin & Tanzanite Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek (Macedonian) Alexander the Great silver Drachm coin (circa 336 - 323 BC) set in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

22 Karat Gold Ring with Ancient Silver Coin
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat ring with authentic ancient silver Drachma of Alexander the Great of Macedonia The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Silver

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Warrior Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
important role in the campaigns of Alexander the Great. This particular coin depicts a Paeonian horseman
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Pair of Brass Trinket Dishes with Silver Greek Coins by Illias Lalaounis
By Lalaounis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
the other features "Alexander the Great". The center coin / medallion of each dish is sized with
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Vintage 1970s Greek Greek Revival Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver, Brass

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Gold Coin Ring - 14K Gold Setting - Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
Ancient Greek 4th Century (330 BC - 220 BC) Alexander the Great 1/4 Stater gold coin (22K gold
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Late 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek Drachm Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Alexander the Great, AR Drachm coin (circa 3rd century BC), set in a round 22k
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek Drachm Pendant (pendant only)
Ancient Greek Drachm Pendant (pendant only)
$2,795
H 0.94 in D 0.75 in Dm 0.19 in
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Pendant with Silver Olympia Image
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
, the Greek Princess and mother of Alexander the Great imprinted in 925 Silver Coin. The coin is a
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2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Bracelet with Alexander Coin
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
, and protection, and a replica of the Alexander The Great coin. Bracelet has a strong and very secure
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bangles

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Alexander the Great Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
crafted 22K granulated pendant design. This particular type of coin was designed early in Alexanders rule
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Original Alexander The Great Coin 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant C. 250 BC
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A stunning one of a kind Alexander III The Great Tetradrachm coin dating from circa 250-170 BC set
Category

2010s English Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Alexander the Great Roman Coin Gold Flexible Bar Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold bar pin with Alexander the Great coin,bezel set,suspended from gold scroll bar.
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Vintage 1980s American Classical Roman Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Alexander the Great Cufflinks in Sterling Silver, Ancient Coin
Located in London, GB
We found an ancient coin in a Souk of Alexander the Great. Simon then made a mould from the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Coin of Alexander the Great
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and highly desirable lifetime issue Alexander the Great tetradrachm. Struck at the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

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Alexander The Great Coin For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the alexander the great coin you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a alexander the great coin may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing alexander the great coin — no matter the origin — is easy, but Steven Battelle, DUBINI and Georgios Collections Inc each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any alexander the great coin from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and cabochon alternatives. Most of our alexander the great coin for sale are for women, but there are 21 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Alexander The Great Coin?

The price for a alexander the great coin starts at $75 and tops out at $44,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,895.

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Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

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In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

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