14k Yellow Gold Republica Italiana Coin Pendant

14k Yellow Gold Republica Italiana Coin Pendant

This stunning 14k yellow gold coin pendant is in excellent pre-owned condition and ready to ship!

Style	14k Yellow Gold Republica Italiana Coin Pendant
Material	14k Yellow Gold
Coin	Republica Italiana — Italian Lire coin with portrait of Italia figure and star motif border
Pendant Measurements	Approximately 27.8mm × 27.8mm × 2.5mm
Total Weight	10.1g (6.5 dwt)
Additional Details	This item comes with a Diamonds by Raymond Lee Presentation Box!
SKU	G15383

 

Italian coin jewelry has a rich tradition dating back decades, when goldsmiths across Italy — particularly in Florence, Naples, and Vicenza — began setting circulated lire coins in finely crafted gold bezels to create wearable pieces that bridged currency and couture. The Republica Italiana lire, minted from the late 1940s through 2001 when Italy adopted the euro, carried the iconic profile of Italia on one face, a figure that had appeared on Italian coinage in various forms for generations. Owning one of these pendants is, in a small way, owning a piece of that monetary and cultural history.

This example is bezel-set in 14k yellow gold, with a decorative fluted bail that adds a refined, old-world texture to the mounting. The bezel itself is clean and polished, providing a crisp gold frame around the coin's natural patina. That patina is not a flaw — it is exactly what collectors and connoisseurs look for. The gentle surface wear on the coin face is the honest mark of a coin that circulated in Italy before finding its way into a jeweler's hands, and it gives this piece a warmth and authenticity that no newly struck replica can replicate.

At 10.1 grams of solid gold and coin combined, this pendant has genuine heft and presence on the neck. It pairs naturally with a heavy curb or figaro chain for a bold, Mediterranean look, or with a finer rope chain for something more understated. A thoughtful gift for someone with Italian heritage, a love of European history, or simply an appreciation for jewelry that carries a story.

Each piece is fully inspected and authenticated by Diamonds by Raymond Lee in Boca Raton.

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