His finely detailed portrait forms the centre of this medallion, framed by a gold-plated Greek meander-an ancient symbol of continuity and eternity.

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One side features a female portrait traditionally identified as Ariadne, daughter of King Minos, framed by a geometric meander that recalls the legendary Labyrinth of Knossos.

The reverse depicts King Minos seated upon his throne and holding a sceptre, accompanied by the ancient Greek inscription ΚΝΩΣΙΟΝ, meaning “of the Knossians.”

A jewel that brings together ancient Cretan coinage, mythology, and refined contemporary craftsmanship.

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Alexander is portrayed with idealised features, wearing a royal diadem and the ram’s horn of Zeus Ammon – an attribute expressing his divine status.

The reverse depicts Athena Nikephoros seated upon a throne and holding Nike, the winged personification of victory, who crowns the same of King Lysimachos.

A two-sided jewel inspired by an important masterpiece of Hellenistic portaiture and ancient Greek coinage.

Made in Greece.

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The gold stater of Alexander the Great is one of the most emblematic coins of antiquity. Minted during his reign (336–323 BC), this coin features on the obverse the head of the goddess Athena, wearing a crested helmet, and on the reverse the figure of Nike (Victory) standing, holding a wreath and a stylis an ancient naval standard. The inscription “ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ” (of Alexander) appears next to the figure of Nike.

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The observe portrays the young Herakles wearing the skin of the Nemean lion, recalling the heroic ancestry claimed by the Macedonian royal dynasty.

On the reverse, Zeus is seated on his throne, holding an eagle in his outstretched right hand and a sceptre in his left-one of the most recognisable designs of Alexander’s coinage.

A carefully crafted, two-sided jewel that preserves the historical character of the original coin.

Handcrafted in sterling silver.

Made in Greece.

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The obverse depicts Athena wearing a Corinthian helmet. On the reverse, the winged Nike holds a victory wreath and a stylis, an ancient naval standard. Beside her appears the inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, meaning “of Alexander”.

Handmade in Sterling Silver 925.

Made in Greece.

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A Tribute to the Tetradrachm of Demareteion

The Tetradrachm of the Demareteion series was issued to commemorate the victory of Syracuse over the Carthaginians at the Battle of Himera (480 BC). According to legend, the coin was minted using gold donated by Demarete, the wife of Gelon, the tyrant of Syracuse, as a gesture of gratitude for the victory. Hence the name “Demareteion.”

This coin is considered one of the most beautiful and refined examples of Greek numismatics, not only for the quality of its engraving but also for its rich symbolism:

•Obverse: The coin features the head of the nymph Arethusa, protector of Syracuse, surrounded by swimming dolphins — a symbol of the city’s connection to the sea and divine protection.

•Reverse: It depicts a charioteer driving a quadriga (a four-horse chariot), a symbol of victory and Syracuse’s military supremacy. The figure of the charioteer represents Syracuse’s political and military success, with a winged Nike crowning him as a sign of triumph.

Handcrafted in Sterling Silver 925.

Made in Greece.

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The obverse portrays the laureate head of  Zeus facing right. The reverse bears an ear of barley, the distinctive emblem that appeared on the city’s coinage for centuries and reflected the agricultural prosperity of its territory.

A two-sided jewel preserving the historical character of ancient Greek coinage from Magna Graecia.

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Athena appears wearing her characteristic helmet, while the lion forms the principal motif on the reverse.

Handcrafted in sterling silver 925, the pendant preserves the distinctive relief and irregular character of ancient coinage.

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On the obverse, the young Herakles is portrayed wearing the skin of the Nemean lion, a reference to the heroic ancestry claimed by the Macedfonian royal dynasty.

The reverse depicts Zeus seated on his throne, holding an eagle in his outstretched right hand and a sceptre in his left. The original coins also carried the Greek inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, meaning “of Alexander”.

A carefully crafted jewel that preserves the character and historical detail of ancient Greek coinage.

Made in Greece.

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