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Apollo Coin

Michael Kneebone Silver Apollo Coin Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings
Michael Kneebone Silver Apollo Coin Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings

Michael Kneebone Silver Apollo Coin Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Apollo coins are paired with Tahitian pearls is these classical drop earrings. The restrike coins

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

Apollo [coin] pendant in 18K gold (pendant only)
Apollo [coin] pendant in 18K gold (pendant only)

Apollo [coin] pendant in 18K gold (pendant only)

$2,175

H 1.13 in W 0.65 in D 0.13 in

Apollo [coin] pendant in 18K gold (pendant only)

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Ancient Greek Bronze Coin pendant trimmed in 18 karat gold. This coin was minted Circa 3rd

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Bronze

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Coin 22K Gold Pendant
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Coin 22K Gold Pendant

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Coin 22K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

A beautiful facing image of the Greek god Apollo is depicted on one side of this authentic silver

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC God Apollo Coin 18K Gold Pendant
Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC God Apollo Coin 18K Gold Pendant

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC God Apollo Coin 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

A sharply struck authentic silver "drachm" coin from the ancient Greek Seleucid Kingdom 152-145 BC

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

22K Gold Ring w/ Silver Dibol [coin] of Apollo
22K Gold Ring w/ Silver Dibol [coin] of Apollo

22K Gold Ring w/ Silver Dibol [coin] of Apollo

Located in Atlanta, GA

Apollo's tiny face, as well as the gravitas of true ancient history! This coin has been inspected and

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Fashion Rings

Materials

22k Gold, Silver

Yellow Gold Ancient Greek Coin Men's Ring - 18k Apollo Silver Custom
Yellow Gold Ancient Greek Coin Men's Ring - 18k Apollo Silver Custom

Yellow Gold Ancient Greek Coin Men's Ring - 18k Apollo Silver Custom

Located in Greensboro, NC

Content: 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Style: Coin Statement Ring Theme: Apollo Measurements Face Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Authentic Greek coin 4th Cent. BC Silver Ring depicting God Apollo
Authentic Greek coin 4th Cent. BC Silver Ring depicting God Apollo

Authentic Greek coin 4th Cent. BC Silver Ring depicting God Apollo

Located in Roma, IT

This sterling silver ring features an exquisite relic—a genuine silver coin hailing from Apollonia

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver

Dubini Apollo Ancient Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Calfskin Braided Bracelet
Dubini Apollo Ancient Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Calfskin Braided Bracelet

Dubini Apollo Ancient Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Calfskin Braided Bracelet

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

This DUBINI coin bracelet from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver denarius coin

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Apollo Patraos Ancient Silver Coin Pendant Rhodolite Garnet Yellow Gold Necklace
Apollo Patraos Ancient Silver Coin Pendant Rhodolite Garnet Yellow Gold Necklace

Apollo Patraos Ancient Silver Coin Pendant Rhodolite Garnet Yellow Gold Necklace

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

DEPICTED ON THE COIN Obverse: Head of Apollo Reverse: Armed warrior on horse pracing r., spearing fallen

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Tetradrachm Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Tetradrachm Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Tetradrachm Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

flowing hair style of Apollo. The reverse of the coin is an image of Zeus standing. This pendant is sent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Roman Coin Necklace, 16.5 inches - 53.0g
18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Roman Coin Necklace, 16.5 inches - 53.0g

18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Roman Coin Necklace, 16.5 inches - 53.0g

Located in Providence, RI

(research has shown there is a strong belief the face is of Apollo). The back of the coin depicts The

Category

20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Greek Apolonia Ring
Greek Apolonia Ring

Greek Apolonia Ring

Located in Atlanta, GA

the Black Sea, circa 450-400 BC. This silver Diobol [coin] ring of Apollo trimmed with 22 karat gold

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Fashion Rings

Materials

22k Gold, Silver

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Apollo Coin Pendant with Gemstones
Apollo Coin Pendant with Gemstones

Apollo Coin Pendant with Gemstones

By Katerina Marmagioli

Located in Nea Aghialos Magnesias, GR

the colour of your preference CONTACT KATERINA MARMAGIOLI. Apollo Coin Pendant with Gemstones. In a

Category

2010s European Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold

Large Apollo Coin Pendant in Gold and Diamonds
Large Apollo Coin Pendant in Gold and Diamonds

Large Apollo Coin Pendant in Gold and Diamonds

By Katerina Marmagioli

Located in Nea Aghialos Magnesias, GR

pendant is sold WITHOUT a chain. Large Apollo Coin Pendant in Gold and Diamonds. In a hot day in a the

Category

2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Large Apollo Coin Pendant in Silver and Diamonds
Large Apollo Coin Pendant in Silver and Diamonds

Large Apollo Coin Pendant in Silver and Diamonds

By Katerina Marmagioli

Located in Nea Aghialos Magnesias, GR

/ 1.69x 1 inches The pendant is sold WITHOUT a chain. Large Apollo Coin Pendant in Silver and Diamonds

Category

2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Rhodium

Sterling Silver Bracelet with Authentic Roman Coin Depicting God Apollo
Sterling Silver Bracelet with Authentic Roman Coin Depicting God Apollo

Sterling Silver Bracelet with Authentic Roman Coin Depicting God Apollo

Located in Roma, IT

In this Sterling silver bracelet is set an authentic roman coin ( silver denarius-I century B.C

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bulgari Ancient Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monete Pegasus & Apollo Necklace
Bulgari Ancient Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monete Pegasus & Apollo Necklace

Bulgari Ancient Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monete Pegasus & Apollo Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a bezel set ancient coin from Syracuse Coin depicts Apollo's profile and Pegasus is on

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Roman God Apollo Silver Coin 1st century BC 18 Kt Revolving Double Face Ring
Roman God Apollo Silver Coin 1st century BC 18 Kt Revolving Double Face Ring

Roman God Apollo Silver Coin 1st century BC 18 Kt Revolving Double Face Ring

Located in Roma, IT

denarius ) depicting God Apollo. In the reverse side of the coin there is Minerva who leads a quadriga at a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Authentic Greek Coin 4th Cent. B.C. 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting God Helios/Apollo
Authentic Greek Coin 4th Cent. B.C. 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting God Helios/Apollo

Authentic Greek Coin 4th Cent. B.C. 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting God Helios/Apollo

Located in Roma, IT

Helios; in the other side of the coin there is a Rose. Helios (identified with Apollo) was adopted as

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari, Antique Coin Gold Ring
Bvlgari, Antique Coin Gold Ring

Bvlgari, Antique Coin Gold Ring

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bvlgari, Antique Coin Gold Ring Ring size: 5.5 Weight: 19.25 grams Measurement: 1.8cm coin diameter

Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Roman Coin Signet Ring
Ancient Roman Coin Signet Ring

Ancient Roman Coin Signet Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

handmade gold signet, a gorgeous ancient Roman coin with Apollo on the front and Jupiter and his chariot on

Category

Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Apollo Coins Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Apollo Coins Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Apollo Coins Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

Two rare small authentic ancient Greek silver "tetartemorion" coins from the Greek colony of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Gaul Apollo Coin 18K Gold Ring
Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Gaul Apollo Coin 18K Gold Ring

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Gaul Apollo Coin 18K Gold Ring

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

An authentic silver "obol" coin (200 - 121 BC) from the Ancient Greek colony of Massalia (now

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Authentic Apollo Coin 18K Gold Pendant
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Authentic Apollo Coin 18K Gold Pendant

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Authentic Apollo Coin 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

Apollo was the Olympian god of the sun and light, music and poetry, healing and plagues, and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari Monete Ancient Silver Coin Gold Bold Ring
Bulgari Monete Ancient Silver Coin Gold Bold Ring

Bulgari Monete Ancient Silver Coin Gold Bold Ring

By Bulgari

Located in Napoli, NA

. Showing Apollo just how alluring a 2.000-year-old coin can look when combined with a bold, contemporary

Category

Late 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Roman Garnet Intaglio 1st-2nd Cent, AD 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting God Apollo
Roman Garnet Intaglio 1st-2nd Cent, AD 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting God Apollo

Roman Garnet Intaglio 1st-2nd Cent, AD 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting God Apollo

Located in Roma, IT

, with its Roman coin bearing Apollo's image, serves as a captivating tribute to the multifaceted and

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

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By Steven Battelle

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Located in Bangkok, TH

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

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By GEMME

Located in New York, NY

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Apollo Coin For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact apollo coin you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a apollo coin from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic apollo coin over the years, but those made by Bulgari, Steven Battelle and DUBINI are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A apollo coin of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Garnet, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. When shopping for a apollo coin, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Apollo Coin?

On average, a apollo coin at 1stDibs sells for $3,950, while they’re typically $884 on the low end and $49,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

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.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.