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Wearing ancient coin jewelry

What is more unique than carrying a piece of history on your body? Yes that is exactly what you will do when you wear ancient coin jewelry. Any kind of ancient coin incorporated in a piece of jewelry makes the piece absolutely unique and something to be proud of. It is also a great idea for a gift.

Ancient jewelries

There are many types of ancient jewelries which are taking the modern form today among the Jews as well as people all over the world. Some of the ancient jewelries that people are aware of are beautiful beads necklace or bracelet worn by women known as Kuwmaz. A combination of necklace and pendant are often seen which are called Anaq, the necklace and Saharon the pendant which is crescent shaped. Another type of ancient jewelry was bracelet given to women known as Tsamiyd. Nezem were earrings or rings.

Ancient coins

The ancient jewelries are revived by the Israeli craftsmen to give new look and bring novelty to the existing pattern.

The coins that are used in the jewelries are authentic ancient coins dating back to almost 2000 years in Jewish history. The oldest among them are from the Hasmonian period when king Alexander Jannaeus ruled (103-76 BC). This was also the period when the whole area where Israel is today was ruled by the Greeks. Thus the coins of this period have strong Greek influence even though they are Jewish.

The most recent coins to be used in the jewelry are from 2nd century CE. These coins have Hebrew writings on them. the one that is worth mentioning is a coin which has Shimon written on one side which was the name of a rebellious leader and on the other side it was " For the Freedom of Jerusalem" from the Roman rule. These coins have strong Roman influence.

Ancient coin jewelry

The Israeli craftsmen today are incorporating these coins into pieces of jewelry which are extremely attractive. You will find beautiful pieces for women like gold Hamsa pendant with authentic Masada coin. The same Masada coin can be set in a 14k gold pendant which will compliment any outfit.

For men's jewelry ancient coin cufflinks are very popular. The cufflinks are fashioned out of both gold and silver set with Mesada coins or Maccabean coins or King Agrippa coins. You may find cufflinks in silver coin which are not set in anything but the coin itself represents the cufflink.

Setting ancient coins in bracelets are also quite popular. 14k gold bracelet with Masada coin looks terrific. The bracelet could be made of twisted gold with a clasp. The coin would also be set in a delicate rim with twisted gold around it.

Ancient coin jewelry can be custom made and Israeli craftsmen offer authentic ancient coins to set in the jewelry. The historical significance of these jewelries cannot be denied and you can get information online about these jewelries.

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