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Shipwreck Coins

8 Reales Shipwreck Coin and Gold Frame Pendant
8 Reales Shipwreck Coin and Gold Frame Pendant

8 Reales Shipwreck Coin and Gold Frame Pendant

Located in Coral Gables, FL

centerpiece is an 8 Reales Spanish shipwreck coin framed in a sturdy, high-polish 18K yellow gold bezel

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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold and Silver Replica Atocha Shipwreck Coin Pendant
14k Yellow Gold and Silver Replica Atocha Shipwreck Coin Pendant

14k Yellow Gold and Silver Replica Atocha Shipwreck Coin Pendant

Located in New York, NY

14k Yellow Gold and Replica Silver Atocha Shipwreck Coin Pendant, designed in homage to the

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jupiter Shipwreck coin in 14KT gold pendant setting RARE
Jupiter Shipwreck coin in 14KT gold pendant setting RARE

Jupiter Shipwreck coin in 14KT gold pendant setting RARE

Located in Jupiter, FL

Stunning coin from Jupiter Shipwreck! Please check the certificate for all the details, the coin is

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Antique 16th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 1 Coin and Gold Pendant
Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 1 Coin and Gold Pendant

Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 1 Coin and Gold Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

Original Atocha Shipwreck coin unmounted complete with the original certificate from Treasure

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Antique Early 17th Century South American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Atocha Shipwreck 4 Reale Grade 2 Potosi Mint Coin and 14K Gold Bezel Pendant
Atocha Shipwreck 4 Reale Grade 2 Potosi Mint Coin and 14K Gold Bezel Pendant

Atocha Shipwreck 4 Reale Grade 2 Potosi Mint Coin and 14K Gold Bezel Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

Original Atocha Shipwreck coin grade 2 Potosi mint 4 Reale Assayer "Q" Philip. Complete with the

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Antique Early 17th Century South American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Shipwreck Spanish Reale Coin Pendant - 14k Currency
Yellow Gold Shipwreck Spanish Reale Coin Pendant - 14k Currency

Yellow Gold Shipwreck Spanish Reale Coin Pendant - 14k Currency

Located in Greensboro, NC

Design: Shipwreck Spanish Reale coin Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & Silver (Coin) Theme

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Yellow Gold Shipwreck Spanish Reale Coin Pendant - 14k Currency
Yellow Gold Shipwreck Spanish Reale Coin Pendant - 14k Currency

Yellow Gold Shipwreck Spanish Reale Coin Pendant - 14k Currency

Located in Greensboro, NC

Design: Shipwreck Spanish Reale coin Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & Silver Theme: Currency

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Nuestra Senora De Atocha Framed Coin Pendant 14k Shipwreck Artifact
Yellow Gold Nuestra Senora De Atocha Framed Coin Pendant 14k Shipwreck Artifact

Yellow Gold Nuestra Senora De Atocha Framed Coin Pendant 14k Shipwreck Artifact

Located in Greensboro, NC

, Shipwreck Artifact, Spanish Galleon Coin Information: Atocha 1985 TSI Number: Ch9-23-92289 Denomination: 2

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Nuestra Senora De Atocha Framed Coin Pendant 14k Shipwreck Artifact
Yellow Gold Nuestra Senora De Atocha Framed Coin Pendant 14k Shipwreck Artifact

Yellow Gold Nuestra Senora De Atocha Framed Coin Pendant 14k Shipwreck Artifact

Located in Greensboro, NC

, Shipwreck Artifact, Spanish Galleon Coin Information: Atocha 1985 TSI Number: Ch9-23-92289 Denomination: 2

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Atocha Shipwreck 4 Reale Grade 2 Mexico Mint Coin and Gold Pendant
Atocha Shipwreck 4 Reale Grade 2 Mexico Mint Coin and Gold Pendant

Atocha Shipwreck 4 Reale Grade 2 Mexico Mint Coin and Gold Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

, 2 and 4 Reale coins didn't survive the shipwreck as well as the larger 8 Reale coins did. Less than

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Antique Early 17th Century Mexican Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 3 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant
Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 3 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant

Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 3 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

Original Atocha shipwreck silver coin 8 Reale Grade 3 Potosi mint with the original certificate

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Antique Early 17th Century Peruvian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 3 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant
Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 3 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant

Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 3 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

Original Atocha Shipwreck silver coin 8 Reale Potosi Mint grade 3 unmounted. Complete with the

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Antique Early 17th Century Peruvian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Gold

Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 2 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant
Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 2 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant

Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 2 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

Original authentic Atocha Coin 8 Reale Grade 2 unmounted coin with original Treasure Salvors Inc

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Antique Early 17th Century Peruvian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 1 Assayer Q Coin and Gold Pendant
Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 1 Assayer Q Coin and Gold Pendant

Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 1 Assayer Q Coin and Gold Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

Original antique Atocha Coin 8 Reale Grade 1 with the original Mel Fisher certificate. Grade 1

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Antique Early 17th Century Peruvian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Yellow Gold Nuestra Senora De Atocha Framed Coin Pendant 14k Spainish Artifact
Yellow Gold Nuestra Senora De Atocha Framed Coin Pendant 14k Spainish Artifact

Yellow Gold Nuestra Senora De Atocha Framed Coin Pendant 14k Spainish Artifact

Located in Greensboro, NC

, Shipwreck Artifact, Spanish Galleon Coin Information Atocha 1985 TSI Number: CH4-23-41022 Denomination: 2

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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1672 8 Reales Shipwreck Coin in Custom 14k Yellow Gold Bezel w/ Bail
1672 8 Reales Shipwreck Coin in Custom 14k Yellow Gold Bezel w/ Bail

1672 8 Reales Shipwreck Coin in Custom 14k Yellow Gold Bezel w/ Bail

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

1672 8 Reales Shipwreck Coin in Custom 14k Yellow Gold Bezel w/ Bail 55 mm Long w/ Bail 42 mm Wide

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Antique 17th Century Central American Medieval Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Shipwreck Coin Pendant Amulet 22k Yellow Gold 3500
David Yurman Shipwreck Coin Pendant Amulet 22k Yellow Gold 3500

David Yurman Shipwreck Coin Pendant Amulet 22k Yellow Gold 3500

By David Yurman

Located in Northbrook, IL

This is a David Yurman Shipwreck Coin Amulet Pendant Necklace. The pendant is crafted from 22k

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Italian Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Link Charm Bracelet
David Yurman Italian Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Link Charm Bracelet

David Yurman Italian Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Link Charm Bracelet

By David Yurman

Located in Miami, FL

Clarity. 4th Charm is a David Yurman 22k Yellow gold, Shipwreck Coin Amulet. The retail value is

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Shipwreck Coin Pendant Amulet 22k Yellow Gold Small Mini Version
David Yurman Shipwreck Coin Pendant Amulet 22k Yellow Gold Small Mini Version

David Yurman Shipwreck Coin Pendant Amulet 22k Yellow Gold Small Mini Version

By David Yurman

Located in Northbrook, IL

This is a David Yurman mini Shipwreck coin pendant necklace crafted from 22k yellow gold. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Shipwreck Coin Pendant - 14k & Silver Currency
Yellow Gold Shipwreck Coin Pendant - 14k & Silver Currency

Yellow Gold Shipwreck Coin Pendant - 14k & Silver Currency

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & Silver Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 1 1/8" (28.2mm) Wide: 3/4" (18.9mm) Interior of top bail opening measures (east to west): 4.5mm We...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Atocha Shipwreck 4 Reale Grade 3 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant
Atocha Shipwreck 4 Reale Grade 3 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant

Atocha Shipwreck 4 Reale Grade 3 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

Original Atocha Shipwreck Coin 4 Reale Grade 3 Potosi Mint The Potosi Mint signifies that the

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Antique Early 17th Century Peruvian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

MEL FISHER Spanish Colonial 1715 Shipwreck 8 Reales Mount In 14Kt Gold Frame
MEL FISHER Spanish Colonial 1715 Shipwreck 8 Reales Mount In 14Kt Gold Frame

MEL FISHER Spanish Colonial 1715 Shipwreck 8 Reales Mount In 14Kt Gold Frame

Located in Miami, FL

A shipwreck 8 Reales Spanish colonial coin pendant made by Mel Fisher. This is a genuine and

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Antique 1710s American Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Hugo Lamp by Jean-Francois Crochet for Terzani
Hugo Lamp by Jean-Francois Crochet for Terzani

Hugo Lamp by Jean-Francois Crochet for Terzani

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H 75.6 in W 27.6 in D 27.6 in

Hugo Lamp by Jean-Francois Crochet for Terzani

By Sergio Terzani

Located in Chicago, IL

, which launched in 2007. Composed of precious metal coins reminiscent of shipwrecked pirates and buried

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Certified Shipwreck Coin Custom Ring Men 22K Yellow Gold Silver Da Gama Treasure
Certified Shipwreck Coin Custom Ring Men 22K Yellow Gold Silver Da Gama Treasure

Certified Shipwreck Coin Custom Ring Men 22K Yellow Gold Silver Da Gama Treasure

By Tom Castor

Located in Lambertville , NJ

One of a Kind, Entirely Hand Made, Men's Ancient Coin Ring. Hand crafted in 22K Yellow Gold and

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2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

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22k Gold Original Byzantine Coin Pendant, Antique Constantinople II Coin Pendant
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22k Gold Original Byzantine Coin Pendant, Antique Constantinople II Coin Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

Coin details: Byzantine: Constantinople, 3rd officina, Constans II Pogonatus (AD 641-668), AV solidus (21mm, 4.45 gm, 6h) Reads: Mature bust of Constans II facing, with beard, wear...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Rare Heavy 24 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Lion Face Replica Coin Pendant Charm
Rare Heavy 24 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Lion Face Replica Coin Pendant Charm

Rare Heavy 24 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Lion Face Replica Coin Pendant Charm

By Campanelli & Pear

Located in Troy, MI

Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's unmistakable warm yellow color & hammered finish this noble pendant / charm features the Prote...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940

Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940

Located in London, GB

A retro reversible sapphire signet ring 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1940. This unusual and ingeniously crafted ring comprises of a deep blue cabochon sapphire, engraved with a seal ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Extraordinary GIA Certified 20.45 -Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
Extraordinary GIA Certified 20.45 -Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Ring

Extraordinary GIA Certified 20.45 -Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

Extraordinary 20.45-Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Ring A true showstopper, this 20.45-carat square radiant cut diamond is GIA certified, showcasing a sophisticated h color and VS1 clari...

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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

An authentic silver "drachm" coin from Ephesus 500-420 BC is spectacularly set in this signature Steven Battelle designed ancient-inspired handmade flat wire spirals hammered shield ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin, Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace
Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin, Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin, Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

Large, authentic ancient Byzantine coin (Phocas, Follis, Cyzicus mint, AD 602-610) and 3 diamonds (total weight 0.30 carat, SI1-SI2 clarity, G-H color) set in a 22k yellow gold penda...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Certified 12.01ct Color Change Green-Brown Cat's Eye Diamond Men's Ring
Vintage Certified 12.01ct Color Change Green-Brown Cat's Eye Diamond Men's Ring

Vintage Certified 12.01ct Color Change Green-Brown Cat's Eye Diamond Men's Ring

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

This bold, contemporary dome ring will not go unnoticed! One of the most sought-after colored gemstones in the world, the Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye possesses not just one, but two rare ...

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1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Gold

Spanish Colonial Bolivia 1600's Eight Reales Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
Spanish Colonial Bolivia 1600's Eight Reales Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant

Spanish Colonial Bolivia 1600's Eight Reales Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

A large silver "8 reales" coin minted at the Potosi mine in Colonial Bolivia in the 1600's displays a cross with castles and lions, representing the realms of Castile and Leon in Spa...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Dubini Pegasus Ancient Silver Coin Pendant Aquamarine 18 K Yellow Gold Necklace
Dubini Pegasus Ancient Silver Coin Pendant Aquamarine 18 K Yellow Gold Necklace

Dubini Pegasus Ancient Silver Coin Pendant Aquamarine 18 K Yellow Gold Necklace

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from Roman Republic dating circa 90 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold with aquamarine cabochons. ...

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2010s Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Spanish Colonial Mexico 1734 Two Reales Coin Diamond Sterling 18K Gold Pendant
Spanish Colonial Mexico 1734 Two Reales Coin Diamond Sterling 18K Gold Pendant

Spanish Colonial Mexico 1734 Two Reales Coin Diamond Sterling 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

An authentic silver 2 Reales coin minted in the Spanish colony of Mexico in 1734 depicts the "Pillars and Globe" symbolizing Spanish power and dominion. The two columns represent th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Jupiter Wreck coin RARE coin with certificate
Jupiter Wreck coin RARE coin with certificate

Jupiter Wreck coin RARE coin with certificate

Located in Jupiter, FL

Stunning piece of history to own, a real coin from the ship! Read the certificate and be amazed! Selling this rare piece, open to offers! WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar J...

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Antique 16th Century Models and Miniatures

Dubini Alexander the Great Ancient Silver Coin Medallion Moonstone Gold Necklace
Dubini Alexander the Great Ancient Silver Coin Medallion Moonstone Gold Necklace

Dubini Alexander the Great Ancient Silver Coin Medallion Moonstone Gold Necklace

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Macedon coin from 336-323 B.C set in 18K yellow gold with bullet moonstone cabochons. Depicted on the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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

Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 6.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 6.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 6.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

By Spectra Fine Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Gaze upon this ring, and you're transported to a world of mesmerizing patterns, reminiscent of a kaleidoscope's allure. Though it doesn't shift like the optical wonder, the intricate...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spanish Galleon 1715 Fleet mint coin COLLECTORS PIECE
Spanish Galleon 1715 Fleet mint coin COLLECTORS PIECE

Spanish Galleon 1715 Fleet mint coin COLLECTORS PIECE

Located in Jupiter, FL

Very special coin, listed under photos all documents please review them, this is 1715 Fleet coin absolutely astonishing piece of history. WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar J...

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Antique 17th Century Barware

"8 Reales" Spanish Silver Coin (circa 1689-1692) Pendant
"8 Reales" Spanish Silver Coin (circa 1689-1692) Pendant

"8 Reales" Spanish Silver Coin (circa 1689-1692) Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish "8 Reales" silver coin found in Bolivia. This Spanish "8 Reales" Silver Coin, from circa 1689-1692, has an organically shaped Sterling Silver Frame. This coin has been insp...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

Nuestra Senora De Atocha coin super rare 16th cen. certified silver coin
Nuestra Senora De Atocha coin super rare 16th cen. certified silver coin

Nuestra Senora De Atocha coin super rare 16th cen. certified silver coin

Located in Jupiter, FL

A rare piece of history to own, a silver coin certified, Senora De Atocha, 16th century! Will come with documents and fast shipping! WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewele...

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Antique 16th Century Barware

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Silver

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Shipwreck Coins For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of shipwreck coins for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, silver and 18k gold. Our selection of items includes 7 vintage examples as well as 4 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Steven Battelle and David Yurman each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of shipwreck coins, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Shipwreck Coins?

On average, shipwreck coins at 1stDibs sell for $4,415, while they’re typically $3,475 on the low end and $14,750 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.

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