Historic Spanish Gold Coin Gem-Set Pendant

A very sharply struck 2 Reales silver coin from the realm (1700 - 1724) of the Spanish monarch King Philip V displays the coat of arms of Castile and Leon and the date of striking: 1721. The center depicts the traditional arms of Castile (the castle) quartered with the arms of León (the lion). In 1230, Ferdinand III united the two kingdoms and created the combination which became the symbol of Spain. The legend of HISPANIARUM REX (King of Spain...

A large authentic Netherlands "patagon" coin minted in 1654 is held in 18K bezel simply ornamented with 3 "jawan" granulation affixed at the axis points in this interesting and impressive Steven Battelle designed creation. The coin side shown features the Saint Andrews cross...

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and gem set pendant designed as a yellow gold snake or serpent entwined around itself with a gemset pendant bail. Gemstones including moonstone, turquoi...

The Spanish Empire found riches in the Potosi mine in Peru, and for years a large series of rough silver "cobs" were minted there including the "pieces of eight" of pirate fame. Thi...