Old money is class

According to the article The Look of Very Old Money in New York Time's today, old coins are becoming very popular in being incorporated into high fashion jewelry. I think this is very much in line with the whole vintage theme that is so prominent right now. People are more into subtle luxury. They want ancient and rustic looking antique jewelry that has history or meaning behind it rather than just another flashy bling. Nothing says "old money" better than one of these quiet yet powerful statements.

Agas & Tamar silver cuff links with Muslim coins dating from 700 B.C., $320 at Sabbia in Chicago and at agasandtamar.com.

Elizabeth Locke charm bracelet in 19-karat gold with Roman coins, pearls and glass intaglios, $9,325 at Peipers + Kojen in New York.


Agas & Tamar leather cord strung with a 24-karat gold pendant and links, a large Byzantine coin (center) and a Jewish coin from 700 B.C. (right), $1,350 at Fran Lippy Jewelers in Livingston, N.J., and at agasandtamar.com.

Gurhan 24-karat gold ring set with a Byzantine coin, $1,700 at Neiman Marcus.

Lisa Levine earrings with Mercury dimes and sterling silver chains, $175 at Lisa Levine in Brooklyn, TG-170 in New York, and at lisalevinejewelry.com.

Bulgari necklace in 18- karat gold with an antique silver coin depicting the emperor Trajan, circa A.D. 98-117, $9,400 at Bulgari.