These bronze coins were held in people hands more than 1600 years ago! And now I'm playing with them creating one of a kind jewelry pieces: rings, earrings, necklaces. That's a lot of fun to imagine if someone after centuries will find my jewelry in archeological dig and will be surprised to see real Roman coins in that.
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Juxtaposition of modern and ancient - the only thing that excites me in contemporary art.
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Ancient coin ring. I make gold setting purposely rough like if the ring was found in archeological dig
Authentic coin from 337-361 AD was used in this ring
Ancient coin earrings with gemstones. Modern look with true ancient detail
The back side of a coin is also visible
Everything is better when it is mismatched!
Long chain necklace. Roman bronze coin from 337-361 AD was used here, plus stunning champagne quartz, silver and gold
Latin quote says "Save the time"
Back side with visible coin reverse
Silver and gold coin ring. Here I used Roman coin from 347-348 AD
