Bvlgari 'Monete' Ancient Coin Necklace, circa 1993

Q: Just how alluring can a 2,000-year-old coin look? Bulgari asked and answered this question with their Monete collection, which debuted in the 1960s and continues to this day. A: W...

The hexagon is a symbolic shape that still carries a great deal of tradition and cultural heft. Six is the number of creation and perfection, symbolizing divine power, majesty, wisdo...

Indulge in the whimsical charm of this finely crafted pendant, a delightful creation from the esteemed artisans at Crivelli in Italy. Fashioned from solid 18K Yellow Gold, it showcas...

A versatile pendant necklace/brooch, created by M. Gérard in France in 1970s. The necklace is set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the side motif may be detached and worn as a brooch, an...

Everyone could use a little extra good luck, especially when it comes in such a lovely form as a charm necklace. This Adamas Cornicello Diamond Onyx Necklace features 7 cornicelli (singular, cornicello or corno portafortuna), or Italian horns, in various sizes and elegant treatments. The cornicello is an Italian amulet...

The Romantic period (1837-1860) marked the start of the Victorian Era (1837-1901), which reflected the love of a nation for its young queen and her love for her husband, Prince Albert. The jewelry of the period tended toward sentimental, celebrating love, friendship, and affection, often symbolic of their happy marriage. Victorians were especially creative in imbuing romance into their jewels, treasuring forms like lockets, hair jewels made from locks of hair, cameos, acrostic jewels spelling out secret love notes, and mourning jewels when Queen Victoria went into permanent mourning upon Prince Albert’s death. This unique Victorian revival necklace features amethyst with a vivid purple color estimated to be of Siberian origin, and pearls set in 14k yellow gold arranged in two infinite halos around a center stone. The featured faceted oval shape amethyst weighs approximately 26 carats and is set with a profusion of prongs—16 in total—surrounded by 27 pearls accented with a scalloped border with milgrain, and 12 oval shape amethysts arranged lengthwise with an approximate weight of 16.2 carats total. The outer halo of smaller amethysts beautifully mirrors the center stone in cut and proportion, set similarly in 14K yellow gold with many prongs, this time 8 per stone. Amethyst and seed pearls were among the most popular gemstones used during the 19th century with two noted gem cutting styles including the rose-cut, a round shape with a domed top and flat bottom, and the cabochon, with a rounded top and flat bottom. The shapes of the gems in this necklace pay homage to these cuts in look and silhouette. The purple variety of crystalline quartz, amethyst was a popular jewel for its velvety richness and deep color in the Victorian period of romance and sentimentality. When Queen Victoria wore a mauve silk gown to the Royal Exhibition in 1862, heart shape amethyst jewelry became fashionable as love tokens. The pendant is attached to a beautifully crafted 22-inch (55.88 cm) chain of textured wide links, embellished with one larger oval amethyst weighing approximately 3.3 carats and set lengthwise. Single amethyst beads, each flanked by two pearls, adorn the chain at intervals for a total of ten 5 x 5 mm amethyst beads and twenty 2-3 mm pearls. The pendant is 1.75 inches in length (4.45 cm). Necklace measures approx. 22” in length. Pendant measures approx. 1.75” in length. Amethysts are a vivid purple color denominated Siberian. The largest oval shape amethyst on the pendant is about 26 carats and is surrounded by 27 pearls, and 12 smaller oval shape amethysts totaling approximately to 16.2 carats. Pendant is attached to a beautifully crafted chain that is embellished with 1 larger 3.3 carat oval amethyst, 20 pearls...

BVLGARI Ancient Coin Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 18.5 Inches Length 66.3 g Total Weight Pendant 25 mm x 20 mm diameter Four cabochon sapphires bezel set. Designed as a 18k Yellow Gold...

The Bvlgari Monete 18K Rose Gold Antique Coin Pendant is an exquisite piece of jewelry. Made of 18K rose gold, it carries a significant weight of 46.5 grams, giving it a substantial ...

SKU AT-2184 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Model Monete Serial Number CPZ*** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight 22.5 g Length 45 cm Width 2 cm Condition Excellent _______________________...

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One of the Most Celebrated Bulgari Icons Ever, Monete Which Refers to Mounting Antique Coins in Jewelry is a Long-Standing Tradition Dating back to Ancient Rome. Antoninus Pius, in ...