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Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Coin Pendant Necklace of Athena
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
features a Gold Coin of Athena, the symbol of knowledge, the protector of Athens, and the most known coin
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Necklace Enhancers
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H 1.78 in W 1.26 in D 0.24 in Dm 1.26 in L 1.78 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Athena Coin Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Gold Diamond Athena Coin Pendant Necklace is all hand made. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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H 1.5 in W 1.03 in L 1.5 in
Dubini Athena Ancient Silver Coin Medallion 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from
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2010s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Reversible Athena/Pegasus Coin Pendant
Located in Arcadia, CA
18-karat yellow gold
Decorate with sapphire 0.177ct
Ancient, authentic Greek Athena and Pegasus
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2010s Asian Modern Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold
Athena Attica Ancient Silver Coin Medallion Lapis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
*RARE* This exquisite necklace showcases an authentic AR tetradrachm coin of Athena, dating back to
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Dm 1.19 in L 29.53 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Coin Pendant Necklace of Athena
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
white Gold Coin of Athena the Goddess of Wisdom, and the Symbol of Strength (the coin is an exact copy
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 1.11 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.79 in L 1.11 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Coin Pendant of Athena
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Athena the Goddess and protector of Athens, and also known as the symbol of knowledge (the coin is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers
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Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.28 in W 0.69 in Dm 0.69 in L 1.28 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Greek Key Athena Coin Pendant Enhance
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
by hand and features a solid Gold Coin of Athena the symbol of wisdom, protector of Athens Greece
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Necklace Enhancers
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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.19 in W 0.83 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.83 in L 1.19 in
Athena's Owl with Diamond Eyes, Coin Charm Amulet Pendant Necklace 24kt Gold, SS
Located in Bozeman, MT
Athena's Owl with Diamond Eyes, Coin Charm Amulet Pendant Necklace, 24kt Gold and Silver by
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 0.73 in W 0.69 in
Owl & Athena Coin Pendant set in 18kt Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Owl and Athena coin pendant set in 18kt gold from 454-404 BC, Athens. A silver tetradrachm coin
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold
Ancient Greek Owl & Athena Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Athens silver tetradrachm coin of Athena and Owl (circa 109/108 BC), set in a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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22k Gold
Athena Gold Vermeil Medallion Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
vermeil with an antique coin depicting Greek goddess Athena which has been modified by hand-setting an
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2010s Italian Hellenistic Pendant Necklaces
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Pearl, Vermeil
Antique Greek Athena Coin Pendant in 14k Gold Bezel
Located in Miami, FL
1890 "Aohna" Greek Coin "Athena" Greek coin pendant. Set in 14k solid yellow gold and in excellent
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1990s Unknown Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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14k Gold
18 Karat Gold and Diamond "Athena” Coin Reproduction Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 karat “Athena” coin reproduction in 18 karat gold with .05 diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold
2000s Greek Athena Coin Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: This coin pendant has a design of the Greek god Athena with the word "Knowledge" in
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
) depicts the goddess Athena wearing a Corinthian helmet. This coin was minted between 433-400 BC when
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Athena Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek "nomos" coin from the Greek Colony of Herakleia (now in in Southern
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold
Ancient Athena, Wisdom Goddess, Coin (Replica) Charm Pendant, 24kt Gold & Silver
Located in Bozeman, MT
24kt Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Coin-Charm Pendant Necklace of Athena (Sterling silver coin
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 0.55 in W 0.55 in D 0.13 in Dm 1 in L 22 in
Ancient Athena, Wisdom Goddess Coin Replica Tetradrachm Charm, 24K Gold Diamonds
Located in Bozeman, MT
Ancient Athena Coin (Replica) Tetradrachm Charm Pendant, 24kt Gold, Silver & 0.01ct Diamond.
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 0.65 in W 0.45 in
Ancient Athena Wisdom Goddess, Coin Replica Tetradrachm Charm, 24K Gold Diamonds
Located in Bozeman, MT
Ancient Athena - Wisdom Goddess - Coin (Replica) Tetradrachm Charm Pendant, 24kt Gold, Silver
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 0.65 in W 0.45 in
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
representing or accompanying Athena, the virgin goddess of wisdom. The opposite side of the coin features the
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver drachm coin from ancient Athens 425-375 BC depicts the owl of Athena along with
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold
Ancient Greek 2nd Century BCE Athena Owl Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
marriage. The reverse of the coin is Athena in triple-crested Athenian helmet ornamented with Pegasus. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Dm 1.38 in L 1.74 in
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Owl Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An iconic top-grade authentic ancient Greek Athenian owl coin from 475-425 BC is held in an ancient
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 22k Gold
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Dm 1.26 in L 1.62 in
Diamond Framed Coin Replica of Athena Goddess of Wisdom & War, 24k Gold Diamonds
Located in Bozeman, MT
Diamond Framed Athena Coin (Replica) Charm Pendant - Goddess of Wisdom and War - Athen's Owl on
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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H 0.75 in W 0.6 in
Large Ancient Greek Coin of Athena Goddess of Wisdom and War, with Diamonds
Located in Bozeman, MT
Large Ancient Greek Coin (Replica) Pendant Necklace of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and War, with
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 1.03 in W 1.03 in
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold Silver and Diamond Replica Athena Goddess Coin Pendant
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
unmistakable warm yellow color & hammered finish this ancient square replica Athena Wisdom Goddess coin with
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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W 0.44 in L 1.3 in
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold Silver and Diamond Replica Athena's Owl Coin Pendant
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
In Greek mythology, a little owl (Athene noctua) traditionally represents or accompanies Athena
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Dm 0.52 in L 0.91 in
Ancient Greek Athena and the Owl Silver Tetradrachm Pendant Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold Byzantine chain necklace set with one Ancient Greek Athena and the Owl
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Emily Weld Collins Elephant Quadriga Talisman Coin Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by a coin with its roots in the Seleucid Empire, this talisman charm depicts Athena
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2010s North American Empire Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Greek Key Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Goddess Athena silver coin that dates somewhere in 510 B.C set in 18k yellow gold frame with Greek
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Dubini King of Cappadocia Silver Coin Pendant Topaz 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic coin from 116-101 B.C
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Topaz, 18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Goddess Athena coin Tetradrachm (4 drachmas) pendant that dates somewhere in 510 B.C set it in a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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H 2.165 in W 1.378 in D 0.236 in Dm 1.378 in
Ancient Greek 350 BC Corinth Pegasus Stater Coin Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Coin Necklace with Pegasus Stater from Corinth.
A modernist piece, created in Italy and mounted
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.38 in W 1.38 in L 14.25 in
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
Ancient Greek Owl Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm Owl coin (new style, circa 133-132 BC), set in a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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22k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Athena Gold Stater and Diamonds Pendant 22k Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
. The coin was minted during the reign of Alexander the Great, and depicts Athena wearing a crested
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 22k Gold
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W 1.03 in L 1.34 in
Greek Owl Tetradrachm Coin in 22k Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Attica, Athens Tetradrachm Owl/Athena coin (circa 430-420 BC), set in a custom
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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22k Gold
Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
front side of this coin features the head of Athena, wearing a crested Corinthian Helmet. On the reverse
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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22k Gold
Ancient Pegasus Coin in 22 kt Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic CORINTH Silver Stater Coin (circa 386-307 BC), set in a custom 22k gold and sterling
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Dolphin Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
hand. The owl behind likely is homage to the goddess Athena. The obverse side of the coin depicts a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Medusa Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "drachm" coin from 450-400 BC featuring the face of Medusa with
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold
Elizabeth Locke Vintage Coin 18 Karat Gold Enhancer Pendant Medallion
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as a round form centering an ancient style coin with a cameo of a pegasus
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Owl Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "tetradrachm" coin from Athens, Attica, 110-109 BC is set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Amisos in the Pontos region on the shores of the Black Sea, near
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Coin Reversible Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
other side features Athena coin and 6 baguette cut white diamonds in a total weight of 0.59 Carat.
The
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
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H 2.25 in W 1.19 in
Ancient, Nike Charm Coin (Replica) Pendant with 0.02ct Diamond, 24kt Solid Gold
Located in Bozeman, MT
with 16" gold vermeil chain.
24kt Gold Coin-Charm Pendant Necklace of Nike. Nike is the goddess who
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.79 in W 0.79 in
Ancient Greek 4th Century BCE Pegasus Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "stater" coin from Arkarnania 350-300 BC depicts Pegasus flying to right with
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Dm 0.95 in L 1.19 in
Ancient Greek 5th Century BCE Silver Bull Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Athena in attic helmet. This coin is mounted in a Steven Battelle designed ancient-inspired line texture
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Pegasus Coin Granulated 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
creature, and was often ridden by heroes and gods. The opposite side of this coin features Athena in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Medusa Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek "drachm" coin from 450-400 BC featuring the face of Medusa with her
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 22k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Nike Coin Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic and rare ancient Greek coin from the Greek colony of Terina in Bruttium (now near the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 22k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Corinthian Pegasus Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
this coin displays the goddess Athena in a Corinthian helmet. This pendant comes with a laminated
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 22k Gold
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L 1.58 in
Genuine Ancient Roman Coin 150 BC 18Kt Gold Pendant Depicting Goddess Rome
Located in Roma, IT
Discover a remarkable 18kt gold pendant featuring an original Roman silver coin dating back to
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century Bc Corinth Pegasus Coin Diamonds 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Greek world. The opposite side of the coin features the goddess Athena, (the personification of wisdom
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Siglos Owl Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A standing owl with wings outstretched is struck upon an authentic 4th century silver "siglos" coin
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Pendant Diamond 22K Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An ancient Greek coin from the Greek colony in Ephesus (currently Turkey) from 340-325 BC is
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 22k Gold
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W 0.95 in L 1.26 in
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Seleucid Elephants Coin 22K Gold Diamonds Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A rare and authentic silver "tetradrachm" coin from Seleukos I Nikator 312-281 BC depicts Athena
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21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 22k Gold
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Dm 1.23 in L 1.62 in
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Alexander the Great Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high-grade authentic ancient silver tetradrachm coin from Thrace (a historical region which now
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 22k Gold
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W 1.42 in L 1.78 in
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold Silver and Diamond Replica Pegasus Coin Pendant Charm
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
unmistakable warm yellow color & hammered finish this ancient round replica Pegasus coin with Athena on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Dm 0.67 in L 0.99 in
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Athena Coin Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate athena coin necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect athena coin necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic athena coin necklace over the years, but those made by Steven Battelle, Georgios Collections Inc and llyn strong are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A athena coin necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 12, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and bead versions for sale. When shopping for a athena coin necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Athena Coin Necklace?
Prices for a athena coin necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,025 and can go as high as $31,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,713.
Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
Questions About Athena Coin Necklace
- What does a coin necklace mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What a coin necklace means is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Some people associate them with wealth and prosperity, while others think they are symbols of good fortune. Shop a selection of coin necklaces on 1stDibs.
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