Dennis Meade

Jeweler, Enamelist, and Hand Engraver

© Dennis Meade 2012-2018
King Azes Pendant: Silver tetradrachm 50 BC-5 AD set in blue enamel and 18 kt. gold bezel embellished with 18 kt. gold hand-braided wire, and coral, turquoise, and lapis beads; (obverse view) Azes on horseback.
King Azes Pendant: Silver tetradrachm 50 BC-5 AD set in blue enamel and 18 kt. gold bezel embellished with 18 kt. gold hand-braided wire, and coral, turquoise, and lapis beads; (reverse view) Pallas Athena.
Athena and Owl Swivel Pendant: (Obverse view) Silver tetradrachm 300-390 BC set in handcrafted matte black enamel on silver frame; handcrafted 18 kt. bezel and swivel; approximate size 2" long x 1.5" wide.
Athena and Owl Swivel Pendant: (Reverse view) Silver tetradrachm 300-390 BC set in handcrafted matte black enamel on silver frame; handcrafted 18 kt. bezel and swivel; approximate size 2" long x 1.5" wide.
Alexander the Great Swivel Pendant: Silver tetradrachm 336-323 BC set in 18 kt. gold bezel and swivel; (obverse view) Herakles wearing skin headdress of the Nemean lion killed during his first labor.
Alexander the Great Swivel Pendant: Silver tetradrachm 336-323 BC set in 18 kt. gold bezel and swivel; (reverse view) Zeus sitting, legs side by side, holding an eagle and scepter; "of Alexander" in Greek letters.
Athena and Pegasus Reversible Pendant: Silver Corinth stater 350-306 BC prong-set in 14 kt. gold with two diamonds (0.16 cts. total weight); (reverse view) Athena in Corinthian helmet pushed back from her face, leather cap beneath; her hair tumbles from under her neck guard; chimaera behind her.
Athena and Pegasus Reversible Pendant: Silver Corinth stater 350-306 BC prong-set in 14 kt. gold with two diamonds (0.16 cts. total weight); (obverse view) Pegasus with the Greek letter, Lambda, below.
Histiaia Earrings I: (Obverse view) Silver tetrobols 340-330 BC set in handcrafted 18 kt. gold mountings; Two natural fancy yellow radiant cut diamonds (combined weight of 2 diamonds = .81 ct.) S I 1; 2.375" long.
Histiaia Earrings I: (Obverse and reverse views) Silver tetrobols 340-330 BC set in handcrafted 18 kt. gold mountings; Two natural fancy yellow radiant cut diamonds (combined weight of 2 diamonds = .81 ct.) S I 1; 2.375" long.
Qianlong Cash Coin Pendant: Qing Dynasty bronze coin 1644-1912 AD set in handcrafted enamel on silver mounting; 6 mm Chatham padparadscha sapphire, 14 kt. gold bezel; 1.5" in diameter; All pieces are assembled and riveted together.
Qianlong Cash Coin Pendant: (Assembly view) Qing Dynasty bronze coin 1644-1912 AD set in handcrafted enamel on silver mounting; 6 mm Chatham padparadscha sapphire, 14 kt. gold bezel; 1.5" in diameter; All pieces are assembled and riveted together.
Emperor Licinius I Cufflinks: Bronze Roman coins (folles) 308-324 AD, obverse views set in handcrafted silver mountings with swivel cufflink back; 23mm or .87" in diameter.
Emperor Licinius I Cufflinks: (Back view) Bronze Roman coins (folles) 308-324 AD, handcrafted silver mountings with swivel cufflink back; 23mm or .87" in diameter.
Azes and Pallas Athena Swivel Pendant: (Obverse view showing Azes) Silver tetradrachm 50 BC-5 AD set in hand-braided 18 kt. gold border; handcrafted 18 kt. gold bezel and swivel; approximate size 41mm long and 30mm in diameter.
Azes and Pallas Athena Swivel Pendant: (Reverse view showing Pallas Athena) Silver tetradrachm 50 BC-5 AD set in hand-braided 18 kt. gold border; handcrafted 18 kt. gold bezel and swivel; approximate size 41mm long and 30mm in diameter.
Histiaia Earrings II: (Obverse view) Silver tetrobols 340-330 BC set in handcrafted 18 kt. gold mountings and earwires; 27mm (1.06") in length and 16mm (.63") wide.
Histiaia Earrings II: (Reverse view) Silver tetrobols 340-330 BC set in handcrafted 18 kt. gold mountings and earwires; 27mm (1.06") in length and 16mm (.63") wide.
Antiquity is a collection of jewelry designed by Dennis Meade that incorporates ancient coins and artifacts acquired through his interest in world mythologies. Dennis designs each piece to follow the unique shapes of these ancient objects to maintain their integrity. He accentuates their patinas through complimentary color achieved with enamel and precious gems and metals. Dennis' creative use of materials and innovative joining techniques enhance the ancient coins and elegantly redefine their use today as adornments of pendants, cufflinks, and earrings.

Ancient coins and objects such as the ones shown in this collection may be incorporated in custom designs of your specifications.  

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