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185 Owl of Wisdom sterling silver band ring
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Alexander the Great Jewelry
Alexander the Great (Alexander III of Macedon) was born 356 BC and died in 323 BC. By the age of 33 he had conquered most of the known ancient world. Tutored from childhood by Aristotle himself, he is thought of having one of the great minds of history, strategic brilliance and magnetic charisma. I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well. (quote of Alexander)
Alexander's conquests were notably the first time that a form of 'globalization' was to have occurred in history, spreading the Greek language and ideals in culture, science, the arts, commerce and currency. The extent of his empire was vast, reaching as far as India and modern-day Afghanistan.
After the death of Alexander in 323 BC, owing to the fierce competition of his successors (diadochoi), his enormous empire was broken up into 7 independent dominions. This marked the end of the classical age and the beginning of the Hellenistic period.
There are 2 common types of Alexander the Great coins featured extensively in our coin jewelry collection.
1) Coins which were issued during Alexander's LIFETIME (often depicting the god Hercules or Athena) Hercules's image on Alexander the Great's lifetime coins was a tribute to the semi-god. It is said that out of 'modesty' Alexander did not want to provoke the gods by depicting his own image and chose Hercules instead. This way Alexander could cleverly also be widely associated with the virility and strength of Hercules himself.
2) Coins issued immediately after Alexander the Great's death by his successor King Lysimachus of Macedon. These coins DEPICTED ALEXANDER the Great himself in some of the most beautiful coin portraiture seen in universal coinage.
687/A Alexander the Great (Lysimachus) coin ring (Large)
: For Him or Her
: Era: Hellenistic
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 70.00687 Alexander the Great (Lysimachus) coin ring
: For Him or Her
: Era: Hellenistic
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 78.00657 Herakles/Hercules Alexander the Great lifetime coin ring
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: Era: Classical
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 78.001086 Alexander the Great (Lysimachos) coin ring
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: Era: Hellenistic
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 78.00658 Helmetted Athena (Alexander stater) band ring
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: Era: Classical
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 78.001101 Alexander the great chevalier coin ring M
: For Him or Her
: Era: Hellenistic
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 78.001102 Herakles/Hercules Alexander the Great lifetime chevalier coin ring (M)
: For Him or Her
: Era: Classical
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 78.001112 Alexander the Great ancient greek coin ring L
: For Him or Her
: Era: Hellenistic
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 98.001113 Herakles/Hercules Alexander the Great lifetime chevalier coin ring (L)
: For Him or Her
: Era: Classical
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 98.001135 Large Mens Alexander the Great chevalier coin ring XL
: For Him
: Era: Hellenistic
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 142.001127 Herakles/Hercules Alexander the Great lifetime chevalier coin ring (XL)
: For Him
: Era: Classical
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 142.001041 Alexander the Great ( Lysimachos) Silver Earrings
: For Her
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 54.00Depicted is the head of Alexander the Great wearing the horn of Ammon.
1040 Alexander the Great ( Hercules) Silver Earrings
: For Her
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 48.00As with all of Alexander's imperial tetradrachms, this coin depicts a young (beardless) Herakles/Hercules wearing a lion skin headdress, with the lion's paws tied at his neck.
1154 Greek Key / Meander Silver Bracelet with Alexander The Great (Lysimachos) Coin
: For Her
: Era: Hellenistic
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 123.00Greek Key / Meander Silver Bracelet with Alexander The Great (Lysimachus) Coin
1155 Greek Key / Meander Silver Bracelet with Alexander The Great (Hercules) Coin
: For Her
: Era: Hellenistic
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 123.00Greek Key / Meander Silver Bracelet with Alexander The Great (Hercules) Coin
1181 Greek Key/Meander Necklace with Alexander The Great (Lysimachos) Coin (S)
: For Her
: Era: Hellenistic
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 190.001183 Greek Key/Meander with Alexander The Great (Hercules) Coin (S)
: For Her
: Era: Hellenistic
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 190.00Greek Key/Meander Solid Silver Necklace with Alexander The Great (Hercules) Coin, Small Size
1173 Greek Key/Meander Necklace With Alexander the Great Coin (M)
: For Her
: Era: Hellenistic
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 210.001172 Greek Key Meander Necklace With Alexander the Great (Lysimachos) Coin (M)
: For Her
: Era: Hellenistic
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 210.00Greek Key Meander Necklace With Alexander the Great (Lysimachos) Coin, Medium Size
1163 Greek Key/Meander Necklace With Alexander the Great Coin (L)
: For Her
: Era: Hellenistic
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 248.00Greek Key/Meander Necklace With Alexander the Great Coin, Large Size
1166 Greek Key/Meander Necklace with Alexander the Great (Lysimachos) Coin ( L)
: For Her
: Era: Hellenistic
: Solid Sterling Silver$ 248.00Greek Key/Meander Necklace with Alexander the Great (Lysimachos) Coin, Large Size
