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Ancient Greek Tetradrachm Silver Coin Reversible Pendant on Chain Necklace
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Authentic ancient Greek Tetradrachm (Pergamon, Mysia; 190-133 BC) silver coin set in a hand-forged sterling silver reversible pendant with 22k gold accent prongs. Pendant is on a 16.5 inch oxidized sterling silver cable chain necklace with a swivel lobster clasp. (Chain length can be customized). Greek coin is 1 inch or 26mm in diameter, and features entwined serpents on obverse and a wreath with a serpent emerging from a cista mystica on reverse. Coin pendant, including bail, hangs 1.82 inches or 46mm long from chain. Unique setting allows either side of the coin to be displayed when worn. Contemporary twist to an old world style.
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- Dimensions:Diameter: 1 in (25.4 mm)Length: 16.5 in (419.1 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:2019
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- Seller Location:Naples, FL
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Vicki Orr Designs
Vicki Orr and team handcraft beautiful jewelry using a fusion of ancient and modern techniques. Working along side a master goldsmith, Vicki can reqularly be found melting, pouring and hammering the precious metals used in her jewelry. She loves the hands on experience of personally creating and knowing that each piece is made with high quality and care. Most of Vicki Orr Designs’ jewelry are one-of-a-kind artisan pieces that clients delight in collecting and wearing. Vicki loves to incorporate her found treasures of ancient coins and artifacts, vintate pieces, turquoise from closed mines, fine gemstones from around the world, and high karat gold into her signature jewelry. Vicki desires to create timeless pieces to inspire beauty and bring joy to the wearer with the hope that each beloved heirloom will be passed along to future generations.
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