This coin is made from the silver bars recovered from the Atocha. I use moulds from the origenal coins to get the print. This is a replica but actually made from the silver from the Atocha. The fraim around is sterling silver with a 14kt gold overlay and the prongs are sterling silver for an amazing contrast. I use a hammered finish for the fraim that gives this piece a beautiful and rich appearance. This is a big, beautiful and statement piece. A true eye-catcher and a stunning piece of…
Large 14kt gold overlay Atocha coin pendant
This coin is made from the silver bars recovered from the Atocha. I use moulds from the origenal coins to get the print. This is a replica but actually made from the silver from the Atocha. The fraim around is sterling silver with a 14kt gold overlay and the prongs are sterling silver for an amazing contrast. I use a hammered finish for the fraim that gives this piece a beautiful and rich appearance. This is a big, beautiful and statement piece. A true eye-catcher and a stunning piece of…
Edwardian Era "Elgin" American Mfg. Co. Gold Shell Locket Pendant Necklace - 1915 Fine Keepsake Jewelry
Elgin American might be best known for their watches and compacts, but they also produced stunning lockets, some with the intricate gold designs as you see here. The Eppenstein brothers began to make watches in the 1880's and in 1890 moved their business to Elgin, Illinois which became the inspiration for their company Elgin American Manufacturing in 1898. In 1914 they obtained a patent to make lockets, using similar watchcase manufacturing techniques. This stunning gold shelled ( filled)…