FRATELLI TERZIANI 330 AD Roman Coins Station Necklace In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
A six Roman coins long necklace sautoir designed by Fratelli Terziani.
This is a very heavy, bold and elegant long necklace sautoir with six ancient Roman coins, that was created in the city of Arezzo Italy at the goldsmith’s atelier of Fratelli Terziani, back in the late 1970's. The necklace has been crafted with substantial weight in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and fitted with a concealed security lock. The necklace is mounted with six genuine ancient Roman bronze coins struck with the portrait of the emperor Constantine "the great" and dated back to the 306-337 AD. It is embellished with twelve well matched round cabochons carved from natural blue sapphires.
Emperor Constantine I. "The Great".
He was born as Flavius Valerius Constantinus in 27 February c. 272 also known as Constantine the Great, was the Roman emperor from AD 306 to 337, the first one to convert to Christianity. Born in Naissus, Dacia Mediterranea, now Serbia. He was the son of Flavius Constantius, a Roman army officer of Illyrian origin who had been one of the four rulers of the Tetrarchy. His mother, Helena, was a Greek Christian of low birth. Later canonized as a saint, she is traditionally attributed with the conversion of her son. Constantine served with distinction under the Roman emperors Diocletian and Galerius. He began his career by campaigning in the eastern provinces (against the Persians) before being recalled in the west (in AD 305) to fight alongside his father in Britain. After his father's death in 306, Constantine became emperor. He was acclaimed by his army at Eboracum in York, England, and eventually emerged victorious in the civil wars against emperors Maxentius and Licinius to become the sole ruler of the Roman Empire by 324 AD.
Country: Arezzo, Italy.
Period: Modernism, late 1970's.
Sapphires: Mounted in bezel settings, with 12 round cabochons cut vivid blue sapphires, with a total weight of about 1.20 carats.
Weight: 183.95 Grams, (117.92 Dwt).
Length: 37 Inches, (94 Cm).
Measurements: The coin settings have a diameter of 28 mm (1.10 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with Italian registry marks, the maker's mark associated to Fratelli Terciani, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18 karats yellow gold, the mark for the city of Arezzo and signed as follows, "FRATELLI TERZIANI .750 18KT *103AR".
Literature: Catalogues as RIC VII Thessalonica 185, LRBC I, 0837a, David Sear 17690.
Collateral: This Fratelli Terziani coin necklace is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Collateral: This Fratelli Terziani coin necklace is accompanied by a certificate appraisal prepared by a GIA certified gemologist stating all the characteristics of this piece of jewelry, the exact description of the gemstones and the today's market replacement value.
Condition: The overall condition of this Fratelli Terziani coin necklace is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 6 ancient Roman coins and the 12 sapphires are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N032025MTENA/4.421
