This is a wonderful necklace from the iconic Moneta collection created Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari, back in the 1980-1990. The rare necklace has been crafted with graduated links made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and mount in the center with a genuine ancient Roman bronze coin from the emperor Maxentius (306-312 AD). The necklace is embellished with 91 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of about 4.65 carats, white colorless F color, VS clarity.
Obverse description: The laureate portrait bust of emperor Maxentius facing to the right, with legend; IMP C MAXENTIVS PF AVG.
Reverse description: CONSERVATO-RES VRB SVAE, Roma seated facing, head left, in hexastyle temple, holding glove in right hand, scepter in left, shield at side; knobs as acroteria; plain pediment; H in campus.
Numismatist literature: Similar to; RIC VI Roma 194a, RIC VI Roma 202a for this coin illustrated.
Weight: 116.6 Grams, (74.75 Dwt.). Length: 16 Inches, (40.64 Cm.).Measures: The main frame has a diameter of 35 mm (1.38 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with Italian marks; the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold, the coin origin with the descriptions and signed in full as follows, "BVLGARI ITALY KT18 *314MI MAXENTIUS FOLLIS ROMA AD 307-309".
Condition
Very good conditions. All our diamonds and colored gemstones are naturally earth-mined. Any synthetic (lab-grown) stones will be clearly indicated in the description. Upon Request, Auction House may provide an appraisal. This will carry an additional cost. Appraisals are made by our in house GIA certified Gemologist.
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