Greek Silver Alexander Coins Cufflinks Gold Setting by PARRISH WAGER

 

These handsome cufflinks were designed and created by master goldsmiths, Louise Parrish and Winifred Wagar.
Life long friends these two jewelry designers, worked in the 1980s when they created pieces of antique-inspired jewelry, combining traditional techniques and sometimes historical elements. Understanding of ancient vocabulary, finesse of production, and contemporary spirit characterize these rare cufflinks.

Greek Macedon, Kings of Macedon, Alexander III (Alexander The Great), ca. 336 to 323 BCE. A fine set of matching cufflinks formed with two 98.4% silver Greek Macedonian Alexander III (Alexander The Great) AR drachms bearing finely preserved details. The coin is set inside of a circular setting shaped from 92% gold (equivalent to 22K+) with a thin back panel of silver that covers the verso of each coin. The front of the setting is adorned with delicate gold rope filigree, and an inscribed signature reading, "Parrish Wager." Size of each (both are relatively similar): 0.75" W (1.9 cm); (coin): 0.625" W (1.6 cm); quality of gold: 92% on front, quality of silver: 98.4%; total weight: 21.1 grams.

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