Hemmerle Munich 1970 Ancient Coin Necklace In 18Kt Gold And Platinum With 6.82 Cts Of Sapphires
Ancient Greek Pegasus coin necklace designed by Hemmerle.
Classic gem set coin necklace, created in Munich Germany by the jewelry house of Hemmerle, back in the late 1970. Featuring as a main element a silver Stater coin from the ancient Greek city of Corinthia. This fabulous piece has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and detailed rims in .900/.999 platinum. The main chain of the necklace is a flexible round tubogas type and the entire surface is finished with very high polish. Fitted at tte reverse with two invisible hinged slashes as a closure-opening system.
Hemmerle jewelry pieces are rare and very hard to find. A necklace like this with this kind of coin is quite rare. The craftsmanship and the assembling are really exceptional, this is definitely a great collector's items.
Coin Obverse description: Portrait bust of Athena with long hair facing to the left and wearing a crestless Corinthian war helmet pushed back on head, with a laurel wreath. The letters AP under the neck and a cornucopia with two flowers behind at the right campus.
Coin Reverse description: Winged Pegasus, flying to to left, with Q (qoppa) in beneath.
Numismatic Literature: Pegasi 403-451; Ravel 1041-1076. Exceptional specimen with nice strike 5/5, great surface 5/5, well centered and perfect medal alignment.
Sapphires: Mount in a channel setting, with 62 caliber squared faceted cut of natural Ceylon vivid blue sapphires, with 6.82 carats.
Weight: 121.95 Grams, (78.17 Dwt).
Measurements: Fit a neck up to 15.75 (40 Cm), the main element with the coin has a diameter of 33 mm (1.31 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's logotype mark, the assay marks for the gold and the platinum and signed, "HEMMERLE 0.750 PL 0.900".
Hemmerle, is one of the best Jewelry designers from Germany. The company was originally founded in Munich Germany in 1893 by the brothers Anton & Josheph Hemmerle. This house is a fourth-generation family run jewelers, known for its one-of-a-kind creations characterized by innovative material combinations and a dedication to craftsmanship and quality. Each jewelry piece is layered with cultural references and is as original as a work of art. Hemmerle is a fourth-generation family run house at the vanguard of jewellery design. Each jewel conceived is unique and as original as a work of art. Today, Christian and Yasmin Hemmerle run the business, with the continued support of Stefan and Sylveli Hemmerle. Hemmerle remains renowned for its dedication to craftsmanship, exceptional quality, innovative material combinations, and bold, unostentatiously creations. Max Pollinger, a German master jeweler who passed away in December 2000 was responsible of the jewelry making for the Munich firm, Hemmerle.
Note: This coin necklace is an unique piece.
Note: The coin is guarantee to be genuine and authentic from the 350-400 BC period and the coin has very much Numismatist interest.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this piece is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold or the platinum. The sapphires are secured in the settings. This necklace has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N111222MOENM/2.931
