Beads and jewels


Coin Jewelry History

Coin Jewelry can be divided into twoof both the coin and the craftsmanship
major categories: whole coins and cutto be shown. From here the coin can be
coins. This article will seek to givetaken to it final form as a pendant,
the origin of and details about bothearrings, tie tacks, money clips or
types.rings.
Whole coin jewelry has most likely beenWhether it is whole or cut, coin jewelry
around since coins were first invented.is becoming quite popular. Many people
It is thought that Egyptians wouldpurchase them to be used as a beautiful
decorate their soldiers with medalsaccessory, as a show of national pride
similar to coins of their day. And, asor as a collection item specifically fit
long as soldiers and civilians have beento their hobby or interests. To be worn
traveling, the coins of other nationsespecially as an accessory, there are
have been a great souvenir to take backlovely butterfly, delicate flowers, and
home. Travelers would have coinsbold suns, all worn as pendants or
finished whole or with added engravingsearrings. One of the most popular pieces
to be used as necklaces and rings.is a stunning coin from Barbados, the
The other type of coin jewelry isten dollar coin with features Neptune
commonly referred to as cut coins. Coinwith a trident in his hand. When people
cutting was probably first seen in thewant to purchase something to show their
1600's when men would pierce and cutnational pride, the Irish and Polish
coins to impress their lovers. Sincecoins are popular and, of course, any of
that time cutting coins has become athe American coins, with the new state
serious form of craftsmanship that isquarters being a unique way to show
currently producing some truly uniquestate pride. Finally, there are a huge
pieces of jewelry. When cutting coins,number of coins for those with
craftsman start with a whole coin andparticular interests or hobbies. Whether
then pierce the coin with small holes. Ait is cats or dogs, panda bears or any
very fine tooth jeweler's saw is thentype of sport, there is a coin that will
inserted into these holes and workedmatch most any interest. These are just
until the main figure of the coin isa few of the vast number of coins that
released. This allows the central figureare available in cut coin jewelry.
of the coin to be featured and seen bySo whether it is a whole coin or one
itself. The coins can then be left indesigned by a craftsman with intricate,
its base metal or covered in gold orbeautiful details, coin jewelry is a
silver or, often times, both. Thevery unique and a true art form.
two-tone finish allows the intricaciesArticle written by Kelly McGee.



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