Ancient Greek Athena and Nike Coin Pendant

This remarkable openwork reliquary cross pendant by Mellerio dits Meller stands as a testament to the maison’s unparalleled craftsmanship and design legacy. Set with 36 hexagonal gar...

The twelve brilliant-cut round white diamonds in this incredible antique cross pendant weigh approximately 3.00 carats. Outlining these glisteni...

The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a sacrificial scene inspired by the Greco-Roman era. The central flaming altar is flanked by two figures preparing to sacrifice a ram, while a figure in a lion skin blowing horns stands in the left corner. The carver brilliantly uses the natural layers of the stone to achieve the illusion of shadow and musculature on the figures. A second, smaller cameo is set at the top of the pendant, while a myriad of multi-colored gems, pearls and enamel adorns the 18K gold setting. A large Baroque pearl suspended from an enamel dragon finishes the design, which embodies the opulence and theatricality of jewels from the Renaissance age. Cameos and intaglios were highly popular amongst wealthy connoisseurs in Renaissance Italy, and owning the finest pieces was the privilege of princes. Although they were often elaborately mounted for display alone, cameos were also frequently worn as pendants, surrounded by enameled and stone-set gold frames. Such pieces were particularly prized by the Medici and Lorraine families, many of which can now be seen at the National Archeological Museum in Florence. Very few Renaissance cameos...

This beautiful French watch pendant features a sublime, organic floral motif indicative of Art Nouveau jewelry design. Crafted of 18K gold, this elegant timepiece is enveloped in graceful angel...

A beautiful Image of the Greek Goddess Nike is featured on this rare coin from Terina, an ancient Greek colony on the top side of the "toe" of the "boot" of what is now Southern Italy. This silver stater coin from 425-400 BC shows Nike standing on a rock holding a kerykeion. The kerykeion, or caduceus, was the staff carried by Hermes in Greek...

A authentic silver "drachm" issued between 205-105 BC in the ancient Greek colony of Side in Pamphylia (now in western Turkey) depicts the head of the goddess Athena in Corinthian he...

An authentic and rare ancient Greek coin from the Greek colony of Terina in Bruttium (now near the town of Lamezia Terme on the west coast of southern Italy) is set in fine geometric 22K...

An Authentic Greek (Macedonian) Alexander the Great silver Drachm coin (circa 336 - 323 BC) set in a 22k gold bezel and bail adorned ...